Phytotoxicity

Phytotoxicity

Phytotoxicity is a term used to describe the toxic effect of a compound on plant growth. Such damage may be caused by a wide variety of compounds, including trace metals, pesticides, or salinity.


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  • phytotoxicity — n. state of being poisonous to plants …   English contemporary dictionary

  • phytotoxicity — phy·to·toxicity …   English syllables

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