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The herbicide 2,4-D mimics the plant hormone auxin and sets off a complex series of events - involving two other plant hormones - that eventually lead to the death of susceptible plants.
Grasses are much less sensitive to synthetic auxin herbicides than are dicots. That is, a much higher threshold level of auxin-based herbicide is required to elicit physiological responses in grasses versus the so-called "broadleaf" plants. So, at the doses used to kill daisies, for example, grasses are largely unaffected.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe herbicide 2,4-D mimics the plant hormone auxin and sets off a complex series of events – involving two other plant hormones – that eventually lead to the death of susceptible plants. Grasses are much less sensitive to synthetic auxin herbicides than are dicots.
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What type of grass kills plants?
one type of grass that kills plants can be Johnson farm grass. they have poisonous roots to plants but not humans.
Where can daisies be found in the US?
you offon find daisys in the grass, fileds or woods
Are there any non woody plants?
yes like daisies and grass and pansies.
How is a daisy growing in mowed or grazed grass suited to it's habitat?
Daisies in mowed or grazed grass can benefit from increased sunlight reaching the ground due to the shorter grass. This allows them to photosynthesize more efficiently. Additionally, the disturbance from mowing or grazing can help prevent taller, competitive plants from shading out the daisies.
Can insecticide kills frog?
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too many big words!
How does motor oil effect grass?
it kills the parts it touches
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Lots of trees and flowers like daisies,sunflowers and more
Does using salt on the grass in the winter kill the grass?
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What greenish yellow gas kills grass and trees?
Chlorine gas
Why is there a patch of dead grass where a dog goes to the bathroom there?
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