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How roots absorb herbicide through water movement |
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Movement of ions from a high concentration to a low concentration. |
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Coming in to direct contact with the roots |
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Important to reduce surface tension allowing droplets to spread over leaves and increase herbicide absorption |
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How leaf cuticle effects absorption |
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Related ti herbicide water solubility
-More water soluble=slower movement
-Less water soluble=faster, easier movement
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How molecule effects absorption |
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-"Likes absorb likes"
-More elipophilic, the easier it will pass through cuticle
-"Esters" can penetrate wax easily |
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Environment effects on absorption |
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-As temp goes up, so does fluidity of herbicide
-Warm temps make cuticle softer |
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Process or action by which one thing takes in another thing |
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Conditions for herbicide to be effective |
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1. Come in contact with plant surface
2.Remain on surface long enough to be absorbed
3.Reach target site within plant in sufficent concentrations |
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