Abstract:The present work aimed to carry out traditional ecotoxicological and ecosystemic tests in microcosms for the evaluation of the use of glyphosate herbicide adopted to control floating aquatic macrophytes in aquatic ecosystems. Ecotoxicity tests were performed using standardized methodology and standard species of different trophic levels. Although the active ingredient glyphosate is toxic, the toxicity of its commercial formulation is higher. The inert ingredient of the Roundup Original ® composition may be res… Show more
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