Thiamethoxam: Molecule moderator of growth, metabolism and production of spring wheat

► Thiamethoxam influenced the early growth of plants by increased of root development. ► Increased the concentration of protein, reduced the nitrate reductase activity and increased the phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity, until a certain concentration. ► The insecticide increased ear dry weight, the number of fertile tillers, resulting in gains at harvest.