Which is are is an agrochemical?

Which is are is an agrochemical?

Agrochemicals are pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers used for the management of ecosystems in agricultural sectors. Rudimentary variations on agrochemicals have been used for millennia to improve crop yields and control the populations of agricultural pests.

Are pesticides organic or inorganic?

Pesticides can be classified as organic pesticides and inorganic pesticides. Organic pesticides are based on chemicals having carbon as the basis of their molecular structure these may also have oxygen, phosphorus or sulfur in their molecules, complex compounds and usually do not easily dissolve in water.

Are pesticides polluted?

Pesticides are widely used to protect food production and meet global food demand but are also ubiquitous environmental pollutants, causing adverse effects on water quality, biodiversity and human health.

What are the types of agrochemicals?

In most of the cases, agrochemicals refer to pesticides.

• Pesticides. Insecticides. Herbicides. Fungicides. Algaecides. Rodenticides. Molluscicides. Nematicides.
• Fertilisers.
• Soil conditioners.
• Liming and acidifying agents.
• Plant growth regulators.

  Is Iodine an agrochemical?

  Three modern iodine‐containing agrochemicals, including iodsulfuron‐methylsodium, proquinazid, flubendiamide, as well as the well‐known anthelmintics closantel and rafoxanide used as endo‐ and ectoparasiticides are described in this chapter. Flubendiamide poses minimal risk to freshwater or marine/estuarine organisms.

  Why are agrochemicals bad?

  While agrochemicals increase plant and animal crop production, they can also damage the environment. Excessive use of fertilizers has led to the contamination of groundwater with nitrate, a chemical compound that in large concentrations is poisonous to humans and animals.

  Is iodine good for soil?

  Iodine applied to soil increases biomass. Biomass increases at low doses. Toxic effect at higher doses. When not applied to soil in excess, iodine increases its concentration in edible vegetables.

  What is iodine used for medically?

  Iodine is taken by mouth to prevent and treat iodine deficiency and its consequences, including goiter and some thyroid disorders. It is also used for treating lumpy breasts (fibrocystic breast disease) and breast pain (mastalgia).

  What are the side effects of pesticides?

  Immediate health effects from pesticide exposure includes irritation of the nose, throat, and skin causing burning, stinging and itching as well as rashes and blisters. Nausea, dizziness and diarrhea are also common.