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2. Metolachlor - Wikipedia

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   Metolachlor is a popular herbicide in the United States. [3] As originally formulated metolachlor was applied as a racemate , a 1:1 mixture of the ( S )- and ( R )-stereoisomers. The ( R )-enantiomer is less active, and modern production methods afford a higher concentration of S-metolachlor, thus current application rates are far lower than ...

3. Chlorsulfuron - Wikipedia

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   Chlorsulfuron is an ALS (acetolactate synthase) inhibitor herbicide, and is a sulfonylurea compound. [3] [4] It was discovered by George Levitt in February 1976 while working at DuPont, which was the patent assignee. [5] [6] [7]

4. Pesticide formulation - Wikipedia

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   The biological activity of a pesticide, be it chemical or biological in nature, is determined by its active ingredient (AI - also called the active substance). Pesticide products very rarely consist of the pure active ingredient.

5. Pesticide application - Wikipedia

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   A manual backpack-type sprayer Space treatment against mosquitoes using a thermal fogger Grubbs Vocational College students spraying Irish potatoes. Pesticide application is the practical way in which pesticides (including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or nematode control agents) are delivered to their biological targets (e.g. pest organism, crop or other plant).

6. Pesticide regulation in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The EPA regulates pesticides to ensure that these products do not pose adverse effects to humans or the environment. Pesticides produced before November 1984 continue to be reassessed in order to meet the current scientific and regulatory standards. All registered pesticides are reviewed every 15 years to ensure they meet the proper standards. [6]

7. 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid - Wikipedia

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   2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (also known as 2,4,5-T), a synthetic auxin, is a chlorophenoxy acetic acid herbicide used to defoliate broad-leafed plants. It was developed in the late 1940s, synthesized by reaction of 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol and chloroacetic acid. It was widely used in the agricultural industry until being phased out, starting ...