What Are the Major Chemical Agents Used in Agriculture?
In modern agriculture, several chemical agents are employed to optimize crop yield and protect plants from pests and diseases. These include:
Pesticides: Substances used to kill or repel pests. They include insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides. Herbicides: Chemicals used to control or eliminate unwanted vegetation (weeds). Fertilizers: Compounds that provide essential nutrients to plants, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Growth Regulators: Substances that influence the growth processes of plants.
