Home > Industry/Domain > Agricultural chemicals
Agricultural chemicals
Includes chemicals designed for agricultural use for protection of crops from fungus and insects, as well as for the growth and protection of plants.
8Categories 36068Terms
Add a new termContributors in Agricultural chemicals
Agricultural chemicals > Herbicides 
knowledge sun term
Agricultural chemicals; Herbicides
Share a term with millions of users around the world and increase your online visibility.Share a term with millions of users around the world and increase your online ...
contact herbicide
Agricultural chemicals; Herbicides
A type of herbicide that only effects the part of the plant that it has direct contact with; usually sprayed on, contact herbicide does not affect the root of the plant.
preemergence herbicide
Agricultural chemicals; Herbicides
Will effect weeds as they sprout and grow, though will not be able to effect already emerged weeds.
residual herbicide
Agricultural chemicals; Herbicides
Usually a type of preemergence herbicide that is able to have a longer effect, lasting in the soil for a longer amount of time to prevent weed growth.
systemic herbicide
Agricultural chemicals; Herbicides
Absorbed through the leaves of the plant, and systematically runs its course throughout the entire plant body, until the entire plant is killed, including roots.
translocated herbicide
Agricultural chemicals; Herbicides
Absorbed through the leaves of the plant, and systematically runs its course throughout the entire plant body, until the entire plant is killed, including roots.
Sub-categories
- Fungicides (58)
- Herbicides (125)
- Insecticides (20)
- Nitrogen fertilizers (16)
- Organic fertilizers (43)
- Pesticides (35135)
- Potassium fertilizers (300)
- Urea (21)