fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd 
ˈfəŋ-gə-
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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Here’s how to use fungicides effectively and appropriately: Use fungicide only when necessary.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
At the same time, fungicide and herbicide rates did not increase, suggesting the need for more intensive insect control drove the insecticide change.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
But that risk did not come to pass, thanks in part to the fact that Corteva, which produces fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments that protect against weeds and diseases, is located at least half a mile from any residential areas, said Fire Prevention Capt. Joe Ottolini.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Two options for dealing with this disease according to Dr. Lubell, are to select resistant phlox cultivars or to pre-emptively spray with a least toxic substance like potassium bicarbonate or your fungicide of choice.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
At the same time, fungicide and herbicide rates did not increase, suggesting the need for more intensive insect control drove the insecticide change.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
But that risk did not come to pass, thanks in part to the fact that Corteva, which produces fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments that protect against weeds and diseases, is located at least half a mile from any residential areas, said Fire Prevention Capt. Joe Ottolini.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Two options for dealing with this disease according to Dr. Lubell, are to select resistant phlox cultivars or to pre-emptively spray with a least toxic substance like potassium bicarbonate or your fungicide of choice.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024
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fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: a substance that destroys fungi
fungicidal
adjective
ˌfən-jə-ˈsīd-ᵊl
ˌfəŋ-gə-
Medical Definition
fungicide
noun
fun·gi·cide
ˈfən-jə-ˌsīd
ˈfəŋ-gə-
ˈfəŋ-gə-
: an agent that destroys fungi or inhibits their growth
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