A successful herbicide application is dependent upon a good spray deposition on the target, with a minimum loss to the environment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate spray deposition and weed control with glyphosate using different spray volumes and with the addition of the adjuvant nonyl phenol ethoxylate. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, in a factorial model 3x2, with three spray volumes (30, 60, and 150 L ha-1) and two spray solution compositions (with and without adjuvant added to the tank). Initially, the physical-chemical properties of the solutions were evaluated under laboratory conditions. Spray deposition, loss to the soil, and weed control were investigated. The adjuvant promoted minor alterations in the physical-chemical properties of the solution. It was concluded that the lowest spray volumes showed the best weed deposition, and the lowest loss for the soil. The adjuvant did not alter the results. The herbicide provided a good weed control irrespective of the volume and adjuvant used.
spray deposition; herbicide; physical-chemical properties; application technology
