US Fungicide Market Size and Share

US Fungicide Market (2025 - 2030)
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The US fungicide market size is pegged at USD 1.03 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 1.27 billion in 2030, expanding at a 4.22% CAGR over the period. Growth is propelled by intensified corn and soybean acreage, rapid diffusion of SDHI–azole premixes, and precision application technologies that improve return on investment for growers. Higher regulatory scrutiny around residues and runoff is steering demand toward reduced-risk biological formulations, while private-label programs from large retailers are exerting price pressure on branded synthetic products. Venture capital flows into biofungicide start-ups signal confidence in hybrid disease-control solutions, and carbon-credit incentives for no-till practices are encouraging targeted fungicide use. Together, these forces are shaping a market that balances agronomic efficacy, environmental compliance, and cost discipline in equal measure.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By application mode, foliar applications led with 60.8% of the US fungicide market share in 2024 and are advancing at a 4.36% CAGR through 2030.
  • By crop type, grains and cereals accounted for a 44.8% share of the US fungicide market size in 2024 and are projected to expand at a 4.42% CAGR through 2030

Segment Analysis

By Application Mode: Foliar applications sustain leadership through precision timing

Foliar programs captured 60.8% of the US fungicide market share in 2024 and are projected to grow at 4.36% through 2030, reflecting widespread use on corn, soybean, and specialty crops. The segment benefits from GPS-enabled boom control and drone-assisted scouting that shorten detection-to-treatment cycles. Growers value the flexibility to coincide sprays with disease alerts, and suppliers continue to launch three-way premixes that streamline multiple modes of action. Higher oilseed and pulse acreage in Northern states further widens the foliar footprint as farmers confront white mold and anthracnose. The US fungicide market shows incremental gains from chemigation integration, yet foliar will remain dominant because of its adaptability across crop phenology.

Seed-treatment demand is rising fastest on a percentage basis, supported by EPA approvals of multi-pathogen mixtures such as Syngenta’s Victrato. Although volume per acre is modest, nearly every corn and soybean seed unit now carries a fungicide component, boosting cumulative sales. Soil-treatment and fumigation programs hold niche positions in high-value fruit and vegetable systems, constrained by stricter buffer requirements and label restrictions. Chemigation adoption is strongest in irrigated pivots across Nebraska and Kansas, where variable-rate application aligns with water conservation objectives. In the future, synergy between predictive analytics and on-demand foliar spraying is likely to solidify foliar’s position while enabling complementary modes.

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By Crop Type: Grains and cereals anchor volume while specialty crops drive value

Grains and cereals accounted for 44.8% of fungicide volume and are advancing at a 4.42% CAGR, anchored by expansive corn acreage in the Midwest. The US fungicide market size associated with corn alone exceeded in 2024, and further gains are anticipated as more farmers adopt two-pass programs. Wheat adoption is rising in the Great Plains, where SDHI-based premixes protect yield and quality under stripe rust pressure. Soybean demand accelerates in Northern states confronting sudden death syndrome.

Fruits and vegetables deliver the highest per-acre spend, often surpassing grapes and almonds, even though their acreage share is smaller. Copper, mancozeb, and biologicals rotate in intensive schedules to satisfy residue-free retail contracts. Pulses and oilseeds broaden market exposure beyond the Corn Belt, with white mold risk pushing early adoption of peptide and microbial fungicides. Turf and ornamental markets, serving golf courses and landscape contractors, maintain steady demand despite regulatory scrutiny of broad-spectrum chemistries. Over the forecast horizon, value growth will hinge on specialty crop intensification, whereas volume growth will trail acreage changes in commodity grains.

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Geography Analysis

The Midwest remains the epicenter of fungicide consumption, owing to dense corn and soybean plantings across Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Nebraska. Disease incidence of tar spot has climbed steadily, encouraging dual-mode sprays that raised revenue per acre. State cost-share programs that subsidize aerial scouting further bolstered adoption. The US fungicide market has also expanded in Minnesota and Wisconsin as Northern soybean growers confront white mold outbreaks.

California represents the highest-value region because wine grapes, almonds, and strawberries demand frequent applications of premium formulations. Specialty growers applied pounds of sulfur in 2022, alongside rising volumes of biofungicides that align with retailer residue limits. Water scarcity pressures are driving chemigation installations that favor reduced-rate liquid sulfur and potassium bicarbonate products. Regulatory incentives for reduced-risk labels accelerate biological uptake, making California the test bed for next-generation hybrids.

The Southeast, led by Florida citrus and vegetable acreage, stands as a consistent volume consumer despite weather-driven application disruptions. Citrus greening pressures heighten reliance on copper and DMI rotation, although runoff restrictions push growers toward lower-load synthetic alternatives. Georgia and South Carolina vegetable farms increasingly adopt greenhouse propagation that requires seedling fungicide dips before transplanting.

Competitive Landscape

The US fungicide market is concentrated, with the top multinational companies BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta Group, UPL Limited, and Corteva Agriscience commanding a significant share through extensive portfolios and entrenched distribution channels. They invest heavily in SDHI and DMI innovation while supporting digital platforms that optimize spray timing and dosage. Portfolio management strategies include reformulating legacy actives into three-way blends and pairing chemical offers with satellite-based disease-forecast tools.

Private-label players intensify competition by offering price-advantaged generics backed by robust university data. Helena Agri-Enterprises and Nutrien leverage nationwide retail footprints and custom-blending capabilities to match branded performance at lower cost. FBN Direct amplifies transparency on price spreads, accelerating brand substitution among cost-conscious growers. The trend erodes average selling prices yet broadens product access, especially for smaller operations.

Biological innovators draw increasing venture funding as reduced-risk regulations favor their pipelines. AgroSpheres secured an amount to commercialize thyme-oil formulations, while Micropep Technologies amassed an amount to scale peptide-based fungicides. Strategic collaborations between chemical majors and start-ups diversify portfolios and mitigate regulatory risk. Syngenta’s acquisition of microbial assets and BASF’s investment in AgroSpheres illustrate a convergence toward integrated pest-management platforms that bundle synthetic precision and biological sustainability.

US Fungicide Industry Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Bayer AG

  3. Corteva Agriscience

  4. Syngenta Group

  5. UPL Limited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • September 2024: AgroSpheres received EPA registration approval for thyme oil-based biofungicide following venture capital investment from BASF Venture Capital and other institutional investors, targeting organic and reduced-risk market segments.
  • July 2024: Micropep Technologies completed USD 29 million Series B funding round led by Sofinnova Partners to advance peptide-based biofungicide development targeting specialty crop markets, with commercial launch planned for 2026 growing season.

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Table of Contents for US Fungicide Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study
  • 1.3 Research Methodology

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND KEY FINDINGS

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Consumption of Pesticide Per Hectare
  • 4.2 Pricing Analysis For Active Ingredients
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 United States
  • 4.4 Value Chain and Distribution Channel Analysis
  • 4.5 Market Drivers
    • 4.5.1 Mainstream surge in soybean and corn acreage treated with SDHI-azole premixes
    • 4.5.2 Rising incidence of QoI-resistant pathogens in specialty crops
    • 4.5.3 Accelerated EPA approval cycle for reduced-risk biopesticides
    • 4.5.4 Surge in private-label fungicide programs by large ag-retail chains
    • 4.5.5 Carbon-credit incentives for no-till plus targeted fungicide usage
    • 4.5.6 Venture-capital backed indoor farming creating new high-frequency spray windows
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 Stricter re-entry interval (REI) rules for aerial applicators
    • 4.6.2 Growing consumer push-back on synthetic residues in fresh produce
    • 4.6.3 Localized copper-runoff limits in Chesapeake Bay watershed
    • 4.6.4 Rising insurance premiums for drift incidents near hemp farms

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECAST (VALUE AND VOLUME)

  • 5.1 Application Mode
    • 5.1.1 Chemigation
    • 5.1.2 Foliar
    • 5.1.3 Fumigation
    • 5.1.4 Seed Treatment
    • 5.1.5 Soil Treatment
  • 5.2 Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Commercial Crops
    • 5.2.2 Fruits and Vegetables
    • 5.2.3 Grains and Cereals
    • 5.2.4 Pulses and Oilseeds
    • 5.2.5 Turf and Ornamental

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Bayer AG
    • 6.4.3 Corteva Agriscience
    • 6.4.4 FMC Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Nufarm Ltd
    • 6.4.6 Syngenta Group
    • 6.4.7 UPL Limited
    • 6.4.8 PI Industries
    • 6.4.9 Sumitomo Chemical Co.
    • 6.4.10 American Vanguard Corporation
    • 6.4.11 Helena Agri-Enterprises (Marubeni Corporation)
    • 6.4.12 Nutrien Ltd
    • 6.4.13 Gowan Company

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS CEOS

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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE, GRAMS, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2022
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  2. ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2022
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  2. FUNGICIDE VOLUME METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE VALUE USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE MARKET BY APPLICATION MODE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH CHEMIGATION, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHEMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FOLIAR, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOLIAR BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH FUMIGATION, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FUMIGATION BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SEED TREATMENT, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEED TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS APPLIED THROUGH SOIL TREATMENT, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOIL TREATMENT BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE MARKET BY CROP TYPE, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF FUNGICIDE BY CROP TYPE, %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY COMMERCIAL CROPS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF COMMERCIAL CROPS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY FRUITS & VEGETABLES, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRUITS & VEGETABLES BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY GRAINS & CEREALS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY PULSES & OILSEEDS, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PULSES & OILSEEDS BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. FUNGICIDE CONSUMED BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL, USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TURF & ORNAMENTAL BY APPLICATION MODE, %, UNITED STATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED STATES, 2017-2022
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED STATES, 2017-2022
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  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED STATES

US Fungicide Market Report Scope

Chemigation, Foliar, Fumigation, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment are covered as segments by Application Mode. Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type.
Application Mode
Chemigation
Foliar
Fumigation
Seed Treatment
Soil Treatment
Crop Type
Commercial Crops
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Cereals
Pulses and Oilseeds
Turf and Ornamental
Application Mode Chemigation
Foliar
Fumigation
Seed Treatment
Soil Treatment
Crop Type Commercial Crops
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Cereals
Pulses and Oilseeds
Turf and Ornamental
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Market Definition

  • Function - Fungicides are chemicals used to control or prevent fungi from damaging the crop and prevent yield loss.
  • Application Mode - Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Chemigation, and Fumigation are the different type of application modes through which crop protection chemicals are applied to the crops.
  • Crop Type - This represents the consumption of crop protection chemicals by Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables, Turf, and Ornamental crops.
Keyword Definition
IWM​ Integrated weed management (IWM) is an approach to incorporate multiple weed control techniques throughout the growing season to give producers the best opportunity to control problematic weeds.​
Host​ Hosts are the plants that form relationships with beneficial microorganisms and help them colonize.​
Pathogen​ A disease-causing organism.​
Herbigation​ Herbigation is an effective method of applying herbicides through irrigation systems.​
Maximum residue levels (MRL)​ Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is the maximum allowed limit of pesticide residue in food or feed obtained from plants and animals.
IoT​ The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that connect and exchange data with other IoT devices and the cloud.​
Herbicide-tolerant varieties (HTVs)​ Herbicide-tolerant varieties are plant species that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides used on crops.​
Chemigation​ Chemigation is a method of applying pesticides to crops through an irrigation system.​
Crop Protection​ Crop protection is a method of protecting crop yields from different pests, including insects, weeds, plant diseases, and others that cause damage to agricultural crops.​
Seed Treatment​ Seed treatment helps to disinfect seeds or seedlings from seed-borne or soil-borne pests. Crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, insecticides, or nematicides, are commonly used for seed treatment.
Fumigation​ Fumigation is the application of crop protection chemicals in gaseous form to control pests.
Bait ​A bait is a food or other material used to lure a pest and kill it through various methods, including poisoning.
Contact Fungicide​ Contact pesticides prevent crop contamination and combat fungal pathogens.​ They act on pests (fungi) only when they come in contact with the pests.
Systemic Fungicide​ A systemic fungicide is a compound taken up by a plant and then translocated within the plant, thus protecting the plant from attack by pathogens.​
Mass Drug Administration (MDA)​ Mass drug administration is the strategy to control or eliminate many neglected tropical diseases​.
Mollusks​ Mollusks are pests that feed on crops, causing crop damage and yield loss. Mollusks include octopi, squid, snails, and slugs.
Pre-emergence Herbicide​ Preemergence herbicides are a form of chemical weed control that prevents germinated weed seedlings from becoming established.​
Post-emergence Herbicide​ Postemergence herbicides are applied to the agricultural field to control weeds after emergence (germination) of seeds or seedlings.​
Active Ingredients​ Active ingredients are the chemicals in pesticide products that kill, control, or repel pests.​
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)​ The Department of Agriculture provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues​.
Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) ​ The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds​.
Suspension concentrate​ Suspension concentrate (SC) is one of the formulations of crop protection chemicals with solid active ingredients dispersed in water.​
Wettable powder​ A wettable powder (WP) is a powder formulation that forms a suspension when mixed with water prior to spraying. ​
Emulsifiable concentrate ​ Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) is a concentrated liquid formulation of pesticide that needs to be diluted with water to create a spray solution.​
Plant-parasitic nematodes ​ Parasitic Nematodes feed on the roots of crops, causing damage to the roots. These damages allow for easy plant infestation by soil-borne pathogens, which results in crop or yield loss.
Australian Weeds Strategy (AWS)​ The Australian Weeds Strategy, owned by the Environment and Invasives Committee, provides national guidance on weed management.​
Weed Science Society of Japan (WSSJ) ​ WSSJ aims to contribute to the prevention of weed damage and the utilization of weed value by providing the chance for research presentation and information exchange.​
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