herbicides

Example:Fungicides are used to prevent fungal diseases on crops, whereas herbicides manage weed growth.

Definition:Chemical substances used to control or prevent the growth of fungi that can cause plant diseases. Unlike herbicides, fungicides target fungi, not plants.

Example:While herbicides target weeds, pesticides can also include fungicides and insecticides for a full pest management strategy.

Definition:A general term for substances used to control pests, whether they are insects, fungi, or plant-based, including herbicides and insecticides.

Example:A gardener might plant herbs around fruit trees to repel pests, rather than using herbicides to control weeds.

Definition:Plants valued for their medicinal, aromatic, or culinary properties. Unlike herbicides, herbs are used for their beneficial purposes, not for suppression or destruction.