Question 5002 of 401 · Texas Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
Which type of herbicide kills only the plant parts it touches?
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Correct answer to question 5002
- B: Contact herbicide
Explanation
Contact herbicides injure tissue they contact and require good coverage. Systemic herbicides move within the plant to roots and other parts.
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