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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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Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A molecule that carries the genetic message from DNA to a cellular protein-producing mechanism.

rill

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A small channel eroded into the soil by surface runoff; can be easily smoothed out or obliterated by normal tillage.

ringlemann chart

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A series of shaded illustrations used to measure the opacity of air pollution emissions, ranging from light grey through black; used to set and enforce emissions standards.

riparian habitat

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Areas adjacent to rivers and streams with a differing density, diversity, and productivity of plant and animal species relative to nearby uplands.

riparian rights

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering the property, including the right to prevent diversion or misuse of upstream waters. Generally a matter of ...

risk

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A measure of the probability that damage to life, health, property, and/or the environment will occur as a result of a given hazard.

risk (adverse) for endangered species

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Risk to aquatic species if anticipated pesticide residue levels equal one-fifth of LD10 or one-tenth of LC50; risk to terrestrial species if anticipated pesticide residue levels ...