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	~~'''Linuron''' is a [[~~herbicide~~]] that is widely~~ used in the control of [[weed]]s in certain crops, such as [[soybeans]], [[potatoes]], and [[carrots]]. It is a member of the [[phenylurea]] class of herbicides, which also includes [[diuron]], [[fluometuron]], and [[siduron]]. Linuron is a selective herbicide, meaning it is designed to kill specific plants while leaving the desired crop relatively unharmed.		{{Short description\|A herbicide used in agriculture}}

	Linuron ~~works by inhibiting~~ [[~~photosynthesis~~]] ~~in the target plants. It does this by blocking~~ the [[~~electron transport~~]] ~~process~~ in ~~photosystem II, which is~~ a ~~key part~~ of ~~the photosynthesis process~~. ~~This prevents the plant from converting sunlight into energy~~, ~~causing it to die~~.		== Linuron ==
			[[File:Linuron.png\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of Linuron]]
			'''Linuron''' is a [[phenylurea herbicide]] used to control the growth of [[annual grasses]] and [[broadleaf weeds]] in a variety of [[crops]]. It is commonly applied in [[agriculture]] to protect crops such as [[soybeans]], [[carrots]], [[celery]], and [[potatoes]].

	~~In addition to its use as~~ a ~~herbicide~~, ~~linuron has also been used as a~~ [[~~rodenticide~~]]. ~~However~~, ~~its use in this capacity~~ is ~~less common due to concerns about~~ its ~~potential impact on non-target species, including humans~~.		== Chemical Properties ==
			Linuron is a member of the [[phenylurea]] class of herbicides, which are characterized by their ability to inhibit [[photosynthesis]] in susceptible plants. The chemical formula of Linuron is C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>10</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, and it is known for its selective action against certain types of weeds.

	==~~Health and environmental effects~~==		== Mode of Action ==
			Linuron works by inhibiting the [[photosystem II]] complex in the [[chloroplasts]] of plants. This inhibition disrupts the [[electron transport chain]], leading to a cessation of [[photosynthesis]] and ultimately causing the death of the plant. This mode of action makes Linuron effective against a wide range of [[weed species]].

	Linuron ~~has been classified~~ as a ~~possible human~~ [[~~carcinogen~~]] by the [[~~International Agency for Research on Cancer~~]] ~~(IARC)~~. ~~This classification is based on evidence from animal studies, which have shown that exposure to linuron~~ can ~~cause tumors~~ in ~~rats~~ and ~~mice~~.		== Usage ==
			Linuron is typically applied as a [[pre-emergent herbicide]], meaning it is applied to the soil before the [[weed seeds]] have germinated. It can also be used as a [[post-emergent herbicide]] in some cases, depending on the crop and the specific weed species being targeted.

	~~In the environment~~, ~~linuron can persist for several months to a year~~, ~~depending~~ on ~~conditions~~. It is ~~moderately~~ to ~~highly toxic~~ to ~~aquatic life~~, and can ~~also affect non-target plants if it is applied inappropriately or at too high a concentration~~.		== Environmental Impact ==
			The use of Linuron, like many [[herbicides]], raises concerns about its potential impact on the [[environment]]. It is important to follow recommended application rates and guidelines to minimize the risk of [[soil contamination]] and [[water pollution]]. Linuron is known to have a moderate [[persistence]] in the environment, and its degradation can be influenced by factors such as [[soil pH]], [[temperature]], and [[microbial activity]].

	==Regulation==		== Safety and Regulation ==
			Linuron is subject to regulation by various [[government agencies]] to ensure its safe use in agriculture. Users must adhere to [[safety guidelines]] and [[personal protective equipment]] (PPE) recommendations to minimize exposure risks. The [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) and other regulatory bodies periodically review the safety data on Linuron to ensure it meets current safety standards.

	In the [[European Union]], linuron has been banned since 2017 due to its potential health and environmental effects. In the [[United States]], it is classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP), meaning it can only be used by certified applicators.		== Related Pages ==

	==~~See also~~==
	* [[Herbicide]]		* [[Herbicide]]
	* [[~~Pesticide~~]]		* [[Photosynthesis]]
	* [[~~Carcinogen~~]]		* [[Weed control]]
			* [[Agriculture]]

	[[Category:Herbicides]]		[[Category:Herbicides]]
	[[Category:~~Pesticides~~]]		[[Category:Agricultural chemicals]]
	~~[[Category:Carcinogens]]~~

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'''Linuron''' is a [[herbicide]] that is widely used in the control of [[weed]]s in certain crops, such as [[soybeans]], [[potatoes]], and [[carrots]]. It is a member of the [[phenylurea]] class of herbicides, which also includes [[diuron]], [[fluometuron]], and [[siduron]]. Linuron is a selective herbicide, meaning it is designed to kill specific plants while leaving the desired crop relatively unharmed.

Linuron works by inhibiting [[photosynthesis]] in the target plants. It does this by blocking the [[electron transport]] process in photosystem II, which is a key part of the photosynthesis process. This prevents the plant from converting sunlight into energy, causing it to die.

In addition to its use as a herbicide, linuron has also been used as a [[rodenticide]]. However, its use in this capacity is less common due to concerns about its potential impact on non-target species, including humans.

==Health and environmental effects==

Linuron has been classified as a possible human [[carcinogen]] by the [[International Agency for Research on Cancer]] (IARC). This classification is based on evidence from animal studies, which have shown that exposure to linuron can cause tumors in rats and mice.

In the environment, linuron can persist for several months to a year, depending on conditions. It is moderately to highly toxic to aquatic life, and can also affect non-target plants if it is applied inappropriately or at too high a concentration.

==Regulation==

In the [[European Union]], linuron has been banned since 2017 due to its potential health and environmental effects. In the [[United States]], it is classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP), meaning it can only be used by certified applicators.

==See also==
* [[Herbicide]]
* [[Pesticide]]
* [[Carcinogen]]

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[[Category:Pesticides]]
[[Category:Carcinogens]]

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