Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine whether a logistic-kinetic penetration model could be applied to whole plant uptake. Uptake over 24 h was determined for three model compounds, applied in the presence and absence of surfactants, into the leaves of two plant species. Data for two time intervals were used in the model to predict uptake at intermediate intervals and compared with experimental results. Overall, the model fit the whole plant uptake data well. The study confirmed that an increase (or decrease) in active ingredient (ai) concentration or an increase in contact area will have no effect on the penetration rate factor, q, within the normal working concentration range. This enabled uptake to be predicted at different times for concentrations of ai not already studied, having first derived q for one concentration of the formulation of interest and having 24 h (maximum) uptake results for all formulations and concentrations of interest. The advantages of the models and equations described are that few variables are required, and they are simple to measure.
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