Effect of a plant stimulant (respond) on rice (Oryza sativa L: cv. IAC-165) productivity

Abstract

This experiment was carried out with the objective of determine the effect of a plant stimulant (Respond or Reward) in the productivity of Oryza sativa cv. IAC-165 under field conditions. In the experimental field of E.S.A."Luiz de Queiroz" in Piracicaba, São Paulo State, it was applied Respond in the concentrations of 1.0 l.ha-1 and 1.5 l.ha-1 twice, at panicle initiation and at full bloom, and check treatment. At harvest time it was observed that Respond reduced the height of rice plants. Respond 1.5 l.ha-1 reduced rice tillering and panicles number per meter. Respond 1.0 l.ha-1 increased seeds number per rice panicle. Other production parameters were not affected by application of the plant stimulant.