The Synergistic Effects of Jasmonic Acid and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Enhancing the Herbicide Resistance of an Invasive Weed <i>Sphagneticola trilobata</i>.

ABSTRACT: The invasive plant Sphagneticola trilobata (Asteraceae), known for its rapid growth and strong adaptability, has spread widely across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, posing a serious threat to local plant diversity. Traditional weed control approaches have limited effectiveness, and the overuse of chemical herbicides such as glyphosate not only leads to resistance but also harms the environment. This study elucidated the important roles of jasmonic acid (JA) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in jointly promoting the herbicide resistance of S. trilobata. Firstly, the herbicide tolerance of S. trilobata was tested. Then, a field experiment was conducted to test the relation between AMF colonization and herbicide resistance in S. trilobata by high-

SUBMITTER: Xiong H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735793 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature