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Weed control

weed control

(Science: botany) mechanical or chemical control of unwanted plants. Measures which have to be undertaken in a plant community to guarantee the growth of the desired vegetation.

See: herbicide.


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Re: GM crops and canola

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by chousta
Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:48 am
 
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:00 pm
 
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