<\/a>Herbicides, also commonly known as weedkillers, are pesticides used to kill unwanted plants. Selective herbicides kill specific targets, while leaving the desired crop relatively unharmed.<\/p>\n

Glyphosate<\/strong>, a systemic nonselective herbicide, is used in no-till burndown and for weed control in crops genetically modified to resist its effects. It is an example of an EPSPs inhibitor.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2,4-D<\/strong> is a broadleaf herbicide in the phenoxy group used in turf and no-till field crop production. Now, it is mainly used in a blend with other herbicides to allow lower rates of herbicides to be used; it is the most widely used herbicide in the world<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Atrazine<\/strong>, a triazine herbicide, is used in corn and sorghum for control of broadleaf weeds and grasses.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Paraquat<\/strong> is a nonselective contact herbicide used for no-till burndown and in aerial destruction of marijuana and coca plantings.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pendimethalin<\/strong>, a pre-emergent herbicide, is widely used to control annual grasses and some broad-leaf weeds in a wide range of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, many tree and vine crops, and many turfgrass species.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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