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http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/water/images/systemic.gif<br><br>
http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/water/images/systemic.gif<br><br>
This is a diagram of how a penetrant [[pesticide]] works, it is taken up by the roots and transported throughout the plant.  This provides resistance to insects and other [[pest]]s.<br>
This is a diagram of how a penetrant [[pesticide]] works, it is taken up by the roots and transported throughout the plant.  This provides resistance to insects and other [[pest]]s.<br>
Source: http://insects.tamu.edu<br><br>
Source: http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/b-6050.html<br><br>

Revision as of 11:04, 31 July 2007


1. A class of pesticides which are absorbed into the plant; also known as "systemic" pesticides.

systemic.gif

This is a diagram of how a penetrant pesticide works, it is taken up by the roots and transported throughout the plant. This provides resistance to insects and other pests.
Source: http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/b-6050.html