phenoxy herbicides

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:herbicide
gptkbp:affects broadleaf weeds
gptkbp:application foliar spray
gptkbp:chemicalClass phenoxy compounds
gptkbp:environmentalImpact potential water contamination
gptkbp:example gptkb:MCPA
gptkb:2,4-D
gptkbp:introducedIn 1940s
gptkbp:lessEffectiveOn grasses
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction gptkb:plant_growth_regulator
mimic plant hormones (auxins)
gptkbp:notableContaminant dioxins (in some formulations)
gptkbp:regulates regulated in many countries
gptkbp:resistanceReported some weed species
gptkbp:toxicity low to moderate for humans
gptkbp:usedFor weed control
gptkbp:usedIn agriculture
forestry
lawn care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MCPA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label phenoxy herbicides