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How do some auxins act as selective herbicides?
A herbicide that only kills certain types of plants as opposed to others. Most selective herbicides kill dicotyledonous plants, and do not affect monocotyledonous plants. See related question
The chemicals which prevent the growth of unwanted plants are?
herbicides
Examples of insecticides?
Examples of pesticides are insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Examples of specific synthetic chemical pesticides are Malathion, DDT, Dursban, Diazinon, Boric Acid, Metaldehyde, Propoxur, Deet, Acephate, glyphosate, etc.
Will pesticides kill plants?
No, from recent test results, scientist have found out that pesticides have no affect on the growth of plants what so ever. However, it does depend on the type of pesticide. Some pesticides are made to kill certain unwanted plants and weeds.
Do chemicals make plants grow or die?
Some chemicals make plants grow. They are called fertilizers. Some chemicals plants make plants die. When intentionally applied, they are the type of pesticide called herbicides. Some chemicals do not affect plants.
What do general herbicides do?
Herbicides are members of the group of pesticides; thet are used to kill plants unwanted by the human beings.
Is insecticide and herbicides are preservatives?
I believe you are asking if insecticides and herbicides are used as preservatives. If so, the answer is no. Insecticides kill insects that might damage plants. Herbicides are used to kill plants ( usually as a weed control ). Both are NOT good to consume on fruits and vegetables. They are poisons.
Why are herbicides used in deforestation?
they are used to kill un wanted plants
How do some auxins act as selective herbicides?
A herbicide that only kills certain types of plants as opposed to others. Most selective herbicides kill dicotyledonous plants, and do not affect monocotyledonous plants. See related question
What is herbicide selectivity?
A herbicide that only kills certain types of plants as opposed to others. Most selective herbicides kill dicotyledonous plants, and do not affect monocotyledonous plants. See related question
Is a caterpillar a herbicide?
No a caterpillar is not a herbicide it is the common term for the larval stage of a moth or a butterfly. A herbicide is a chemical or substance that kills plant materials. Normally if you wanted to kill caterpillars you would use an insecticide.
Will farmers herbicides kill your flowers?
Yes
How can you kill plants?
too much water too little water too much fertiliser not enough fertiliser herbicides amongst other methods
What is the chemical that prevents the growth of unwanted plants?
herbicides
Which chemical which prevent growth of unwanted plants are?
herbicides
The chemicals which prevent the growth of unwanted plants are?
herbicides
Benefits of herbicides?
It Helps to kill weeds in the garden
