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 term

Contributors in Agricultural chemicals

Become a Contributors

Agricultural chemicals > Pesticides

irradiated food

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Food that has been briefly exposed to radioactivity (usually gamma rays) to kill insects, bacteria, and mold. Irradiated food can be stored without refrigeration or chemical ...

irradiation

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Exposure to radiation of wavelengths shorter than those of visible light (gamma, x-ray, or ultra- violet), for medical purposes, to sterilize milk or other foodstuffs, or to ...

irreversible effect

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Effect characterized by the inability of the body to partially or fully repair injury caused by a toxic agent.

irrigation efficiency

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The amount of water stored in the crop root zone compared to the amount of irrigation water applied.

irrigation return flow

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Surface and subsurface water which leaves the field following application of irrigation water.

irritant

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A substance that can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, or respiratory system. An irritant can cause an acute effect from a single high-level exposure, or chronic effects from ...