agrichemical
Crop treatment substance
Agrichemical refers to chemicals used in agriculture—pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and related products: The runoff from agrichemical use contaminated the watershed.
The term often appears in discussions of industrial farming's environmental impact.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated: agri-chemical, agri chemical.
Broad-spectrum systemic herbicide
- weedkillerChemical destroying unwanted plants
- preemergentBefore breaking soil surface
- selectiveChoosing with care
- non-selectiveWithout particular preference
2,4-D · paraquat · weed control · drift · burndown · desiccant · defoliant · adjuvant
Toxic agent targeting pests
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- rodenticideSubstance lethal to rats
- miticideAgent destroying tiny arachnids
larvicide · biocide · toxicant · spray · application · residue · resistance · broad-spectrum
Element seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- NPKNitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
manure · compost · bone meal · guano · micronutrients · calcium · magnesium · sulfur
Destroys or stops mold growth
- mildewFungus from dampness
- blightPlant disease causing decay
- rustIron oxide coating
- rotOrganic breakdown process
mold · scab · powdery mildew · damping-off · protectant · curative · spore · disease prevention
Permitted under conditions
- environmental impactEffect on natural systems
- runoffExcess water drainage
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- half-lifePeriod for fifty-percent reduction
bioaccumulation · buffer zone · compliance · certification · banned substances · organic certification
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- spreaderTool for distribution
- crop dusterPlane for spraying fields
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
Gear that prevents harm
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- hazmat suitSealed garment blocking toxins
exposure · toxicity · handling · storage · disposal · MSDS · first aid · decontamination
Plant growth hormone
- ethyleneSimplest alkene, C₂H₄
- rooting hormoneSubstance promoting plant propagation
- fruit setOvary begins swelling
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
glyphosate
Broad-spectrum systemic herbicide
- weedkillerChemical destroying unwanted plants
- preemergentBefore breaking soil surface
- selectiveChoosing with care
non-selective · 2,4-D · paraquat · weed control · drift · burndown · desiccant · defoliant · adjuvant · surfactant
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- fungicideChemical that kills mold
- rodenticideSubstance lethal to rats
miticide · larvicide · biocide · toxicant · spray · application · residue · resistance · broad-spectrum · selective
nitrogen
Element seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- NPKNitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio
urea · manure · compost · bone meal · guano · micronutrients · calcium · magnesium · sulfur · soil amendment
antifungal
Destroys or stops mold growth
rot · mold · scab · powdery mildew · damping-off · protectant · curative · spore · disease prevention
restricted use
Permitted under conditions
- environmental impactEffect on natural systems
- runoffExcess water drainage
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
half-life · bioaccumulation · buffer zone · compliance · certification · banned substances · organic certification
sprayer
Device dispersing liquid droplets
- spreaderTool for distribution
- crop dusterPlane for spraying fields
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
protective equipment
Gear that prevents harm
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
hazmat suit · exposure · toxicity · handling · storage · disposal · MSDS · first aid · decontamination · ventilation
auxin
Plant growth hormone
- ethyleneSimplest alkene, C₂H₄
- rooting hormoneSubstance promoting plant propagation
- fruit setOvary begins swelling
agrichemicalorganic
From living matter
natural fertilizer · compost · manure · organic farming · green manure
agrichemicalsustainable agriculture
Farming preserving long-term productivity
regenerative farming · agroecology · natural farming · traditional farming · subsistence farming