FOOD TECHNOLOGY

SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The purpose of herbicides is to kill which of the following?
A
insects
B
birds
C
rodents (rats, mice, and squirrels)
D
weeds (unwanted plants)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -herbicide, an agent, usually chemical, for killing or inhibiting the growth of unwanted plants, such as residential or agricultural weeds and invasive species. A great advantage of chemical herbicides over mechanical weed control is the ease of application, which often saves on the cost of labour.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Herbicides are chemicals used to manipulate or control undesirable vegetation. Herbicide application occurs most frequently in row-crop farming, where they are applied before or during planting to maximize crop productivity by minimizing other vegetation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glyphosate kills plants by interfering with the synthesis of proteins produced only by plants. Glyphosate is also effective against a wide range of woody plant species. Glyphosate-containing products used by commercial applicators contain 30.8%–39.9% glyphosate (acid) and are available in 1 gal.

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