Agricultural chemistry

products such as insecticides or fungicides are sprayed on a field of crops.

Application using an airplane. This kind of application is banned in the European Union

2,4-D, an herbicide from studying auxins. This herbicide has a large impact on crop yields.

Agricultural chemistry is the chemistry (especially organic chemistry and biochemistry) that relates to agriculture. Agricultural chemistry uses the structures and chemical reactions in making and raising crops and livestock. Its applied science and technology can result in more crops and quality. This can have many advantages and disadvantages.

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• Agronomy
• Food science