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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.

GRDC published this updated publication in 2022.

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