Ground treatment of plants

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005037",
  "term": "Ground treatment of plants",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The dusting or spraying of plants with pesticides from ground-based equipment, whether carried by hand, fixed to or towed by a tractor, or built into a special machine. It contrasts with aerial application, in which the product is released from an aircraft. The product is placed on the plants themselves, which distinguishes it from soil treatment, where the product is worked into or applied to the soil.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1231 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ground-treatment-of-plants/"
}