Herbicides: How They Work and the Symptoms They Cause

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis inhibitors, etc.), and lists products by common and trade names.

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