Herbicides: How They Work and the Symptoms They Cause
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- December 7, 2021
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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. (12 pages)
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