The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of seed treatment with insecticides and biostimulant on soybean germination and plant and root growth. Two experiments were performed in complete randomized blocks, in which seeds were treated with aldicarb, thiamethoxan, imidacloprid and two checks: one without treatment and one treated with biostimulant. The experimental units at the laboratory were germination sheet rolls with soybean seeds. Plantlet vigor, germination, normal and abnormal plantlets, root and hypocotyl lengths were evaluated. For the greenhouse study PVC pots with 16 dm-3 were used, and determinations were made for: N, P and K contents; dry matter yield; root length, surface and radius; N, P and K uptake efficiency; and root growth rate. Soybean treatments with insecticides and biostimulant led to thinner roots formation, which characterizes plant regulator-like effects. The product aldicarb used in dose applied affects the vigor and germination of seeds. Seed treatment with insecticides and biostimulant does not increase root and plant growth in soybean.
Glycine max; plant growth; root growth; phytotonic effect; rhizotron
