An investigation was carried out to study the effect of imidacloprid on bacterial (Brevundimonas sp. MJ15) populations in soil. In laboratory studies test concentrations were 125, 250, 500, and 1000 ppm. Field studies involved application of imidacloprid at recommended rates and at 1.5x rate. Results from both studies revealed that imidacloprid caused significant (P<0.05) and dose-dependent reduction in bacterial soil populations. However, in the field studies recovery was seen at 28 days post-application.
Source:
A. A. SHETTI AND B. B. KALIWAL.
IMIDACLOPRID INDUCED INTOXICATION IN SOIL ISOLATE BREVUNDIMONAS SP. MJ 15.
INT.J. LIFE SCIENCE & PHARMA RES. Vol 2/Issue 3/Jul-Sept 2012, pages L105-117 (attached)
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