Glossary


Selective herbicide

Description

A chemical product used for eliminating certain types of weeds only (ie either grassesDescription The leaves are "narrow" as opposed to the "broad" leaves of broadleaved weeds. Also called 'monocots' having one seed leaf opposed to 'dicots' having two seed leaves. Authoritative On-line References and Resources http://iws.ucdavis.edu/ The International Weed Science Society represents individual associations around the world. Details of these regional associations are listed. or broadleaved weedsDescription The leaves are "broad" as opposed to the "narrow" leaves of grasses. Also called 'dicots' having two seed leaves, while grasses are 'monocots' having one seed leaf. Authoritative On-line References and Resources http://iws.ucdavis.edu/ The International Weed Science Society represents individual associations around the world. Details of these regional associations are listed.) and not affecting specified crops.

Authoritative On-line References and Resources

http://www.weeds.iastate.edu/ An invaluable source of contemporary information about herbicides and weeds from Iowa State University.