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  • adjective Before the emergence of the plants being targeted.

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pre- +‎ emergence

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Examples

  • The seed tubers are usually planted in ridges at a depth of 5-15 cm and kept free from weeds; preemergence herbicides can be used for this purpose.

    Chapter 25 1987

  • In the USA the use of preemergence herbicides has been tried with success: 2,4-D amine at 1.9 kg/ha gave good weed control and was effective for 3 months.

    Chapter 13 1987

  • Valent herbicides covered under the agreement include the growing line of preemergence residual herbicides such as Valor® SX, Valor XLT, Gangster® and Fierce™, a new product pending registration, along with the Select® branded post-grass herbicides in the United States.

    Monsanto, Sumitomo Chemical and Valent Announce Long-Term Crop Protection Collaboration - Yahoo! Finance 2010

  • The crabgrass preventers, or preemergence herbicides, applied in spring have no effect on established tall fescue.

    unknown title 2009

  • For chemical control, use a preemergence product or spot-treat plantains in the garden with glyphosate, taking care not to get the chemical on desirable plants.

    Lead Stories from AOL 2009

  • New preemergence (PRE) and postemergence (POST) herbicides make it possible to put together herbicide programs for non-GMO corn that provide weed control and yield similar to those in glyphosate-resistant or Liberty Link corn, at a roughly equivalent cost.

    unknown title 2009

  • The crabgrass preventers, or preemergence herbicides, applied in spring have no effect on established tall fescue.

    unknown title 2009

  • Remember none of the preemergence crabgrass herbicides work on these established perennials.

    unknown title 2009

  • Remember none of the preemergence crabgrass herbicides work on these established perennials.

    unknown title 2009

  • If chemical control is necessary in lawns, use a preemergence product in late winter before seeds germinate, following label directions.

    Lead Stories from AOL 2009

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