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Herbicide

A chemical pesticide designed to control or destroy plants, weeds, or grasses.

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Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Any substance that is toxic to plants; usually applied to agrochemicals intended to kill specific unwanted plants, such as weeds.

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A chemical compound that is used to kill unwanted plants, such as weeds, is called as herbicide.

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A chemical compound that will kill or damage plants.

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Chemical used to kill or retard the growth of plants; weed killer.

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Chemicals used to kill undesirable vegetation.

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best management practices (BMP)
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BMD10
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

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confidential business information (CBI)
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