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== Pendimethalin == | |||
[[File:Pendimethalin_v2.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Pendimethalin]] | |||
'''Pendimethalin''' is a pre-emergent [[herbicide]] widely used in [[agriculture]] to control [[weed]]s. It belongs to the [[dinitroaniline]] class of herbicides and is primarily used to manage annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in a variety of crops. | |||
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== | == Chemical Properties == | ||
Pendimethalin is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with a faint odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The chemical formula for pendimethalin is C<sub>13</sub>H<sub>19</sub>N<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>. | |||
Pendimethalin is | |||
== | == Mode of Action == | ||
== | Pendimethalin works by inhibiting cell division and elongation in the roots and shoots of germinating weed seeds. It disrupts the microtubule assembly, which is essential for cell division, thereby preventing the growth of weeds. | ||
== Applications == | |||
Pendimethalin is applied to the soil surface before the emergence of weeds. It is commonly used in crops such as [[corn]], [[soybean]], [[cotton]], and [[rice]]. The herbicide is also used in [[turf management]] and [[ornamental plant]] cultivation. | |||
== Environmental Impact == | |||
Pendimethalin is considered to have a moderate environmental impact. It is persistent in soil and can potentially leach into groundwater. However, it has a low potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms. | |||
== Safety and Handling == | |||
When handling pendimethalin, it is important to wear protective clothing and equipment to avoid skin and eye contact. It is classified as a possible human carcinogen, and exposure should be minimized. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Herbicide]] | * [[Herbicide]] | ||
* [[Weed control]] | |||
* [[Dinitroaniline]] | * [[Dinitroaniline]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Agriculture]] | ||
[[Category:Herbicides]] | [[Category:Herbicides]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:27, 15 February 2025
Pendimethalin[edit]
Pendimethalin is a pre-emergent herbicide widely used in agriculture to control weeds. It belongs to the dinitroaniline class of herbicides and is primarily used to manage annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in a variety of crops.
Chemical Properties[edit]
Pendimethalin is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with a faint odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The chemical formula for pendimethalin is C13H19N3O4.
Mode of Action[edit]
Pendimethalin works by inhibiting cell division and elongation in the roots and shoots of germinating weed seeds. It disrupts the microtubule assembly, which is essential for cell division, thereby preventing the growth of weeds.
Applications[edit]
Pendimethalin is applied to the soil surface before the emergence of weeds. It is commonly used in crops such as corn, soybean, cotton, and rice. The herbicide is also used in turf management and ornamental plant cultivation.
Environmental Impact[edit]
Pendimethalin is considered to have a moderate environmental impact. It is persistent in soil and can potentially leach into groundwater. However, it has a low potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms.
Safety and Handling[edit]
When handling pendimethalin, it is important to wear protective clothing and equipment to avoid skin and eye contact. It is classified as a possible human carcinogen, and exposure should be minimized.
