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.

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red tide

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A proliferation of a marine plankton toxic and often fatal to fish, perhaps stimulated by the addition of nutrients. A tide can be red, green, or brown, depending on the ...

redemption program

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Program in which consumers are monetarily compensated for the collection of recyclable materials, generally through prepaid deposits or taxes on beverage containers. In some ...

reentry interval

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The period of time immediately following the application of a pesticide during which unprotected workers should not enter a field.

Reference Dose (RfD)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The RfD is a numerical estimate of a daily oral exposure to the human population, including sensitive subgroups such as children, that is not likely to cause harmful effects ...