Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Acid Equivalent (ae)
A
Amount of herbicide in a formulation when measured in its acid form that is principally responsible for herbicidal effects and shown in the active ingredient statement
2
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Adjuvant
A
Any substance in an herbicide formulation or added to the spray solution that enhances the herbicides effectiveness
3
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Adsorption
A
Adherence of a substance to a surface
4
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Alkalinity
A
Containing sodium and potassium carbonate salts
5
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Annual
A
A plant that completes its life cycle from seed in 12 months
6
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Allelopathy
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Suppression of plant growth by a toxin in a nearby plant
7
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Band Treatment
A
A treated strip extending from a few inches up to a few feet on each side of an obstacle
8
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Basal treatment
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A treatment applied to the stems of woody plants at and just above the ground
