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Understanding pre-emergent herbicides and how they interact with the environment

May 15, 2024
Understanding pre-emergent herbicides and how they interact with the environment

The use of pre-emergent herbicides has rapidly increased in recent years. To predict field performance of these herbicides, an understanding of their chemical properties and how they interact with the environment is needed.

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