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Questions and Answers
Which type of pesticide is glyphosate?
Which type of pesticide is glyphosate?
- Toxic metal
- Halogens
- Organic compound
- Organophosphate (correct)
What is the main component of chlorinated hydrocarbons?
What is the main component of chlorinated hydrocarbons?
- Toxic metals
- Halogens
- Organic compounds
- Halogen (correct)
Which pesticide was heavily used before being surpassed by glyphosate in the U.S.?
Which pesticide was heavily used before being surpassed by glyphosate in the U.S.?
- Inorganic pesticides
- Atrazine (correct)
- Fumigants
- Glyphosate
What is the primary function of fumigants in agriculture?
What is the primary function of fumigants in agriculture?
Which type of pesticide is made from toxic elements like copper and arsenic?
Which type of pesticide is made from toxic elements like copper and arsenic?
What is the distinctive feature of 'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn?
What is the distinctive feature of 'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn?
What is the primary reason why elements like arsenic powder are considered broad-spectrum poisons?
What is the primary reason why elements like arsenic powder are considered broad-spectrum poisons?
Which historical pesticide was primarily used on apples and orchard crops?
Which historical pesticide was primarily used on apples and orchard crops?
What are natural organic pesticides, also known as botanicals, primarily made of?
What are natural organic pesticides, also known as botanicals, primarily made of?
Which living organism is highlighted for its role in organic farming as a pest control agent?
Which living organism is highlighted for its role in organic farming as a pest control agent?
What is the mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis when it targets caterpillars and beetles?
What is the mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis when it targets caterpillars and beetles?
Which type of compounds are turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils extracted from conifers considered to be?
Which type of compounds are turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils extracted from conifers considered to be?
Flashcards
Glyphosate type
Glyphosate type
Glyphosate is an organophosphate pesticide.
Main component of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Main component of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated hydrocarbons mainly consist of a halogen element.
Pesticide pre-glyphosate
Pesticide pre-glyphosate
Atrazine was a pesticide widely used in the U.S. before glyphosate became more common.
Fumigant's function
Fumigant's function
Fumigants are used to control fungus, especially in strawberry fields.
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Composition of inorganic pesticides
Composition of inorganic pesticides
Inorganic pesticides contain toxic elements like copper and arsenic.
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'Roundup-ready' crops
'Roundup-ready' crops
'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn are genetically modified to resist glyphosate.
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Why Arsenic powder is a broad-spectrum poison
Why Arsenic powder is a broad-spectrum poison
Arsenic powder is a broad-spectrum poison because it is highly toxic and does not degrade.
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Historical Use of Arsenic Powder
Historical Use of Arsenic Powder
Arsenic powder was historically used on apples and other orchard crops.
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Source of Botanicals
Source of Botanicals
Natural organic pesticides, or botanicals, are derived from plant extracts.
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Living organism for pest control
Living organism for pest control
Bacillus thuringiensis is used in organic farming to control pests.
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Mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis
Mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillus thuringiensis produces a toxin that disrupts the digestive tract lining of caterpillars and beetles.
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Conifer Extracts
Conifer Extracts
Turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils from conifers are toxic to insects and prevent wood decay.
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