BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD PRODUCTION
Question
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Fungicide
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Weedicide
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Insecticide
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Fumigant
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Detailed explanation-1: -2, 4-D, and MCPA both are example of weedicides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete Answer: Weedicides are the chemicals which are generally sprayed all around the field to prevent the growth of weeds. An example of common weedicide is 2, 4-D (2, 4 dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) which acts as a dicot weedicide.
Detailed explanation-3: -Two popularly used weedicides are 2, 4-d ethyl ester, neem extract, glyphosate etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -2, 4-D is a widely used herbicide that controls broadleaf weeds that has been used as a pesticide since the 1940s. It is used in many places including turf, lawns, rights-of-way, aquatic sites, forestry sites, and a variety of field, fruit and vegetable crops. It may also be used to regulate the growth of citrus plants.