Q.What are agrochemicals ?

Agrochemicals are chemicals -- fertilizers, pesticides and growth regulators -- applied in farming to raise productivity and protect crops.

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Agrochemicals are chemical products used in agriculture to boost crop productivity and to safeguard crops from pests, weeds, and diseases. They are broadly grouped into:

1. Chemical fertilizers: synthetic compounds supplying essential plant nutrients -- principally nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), along with secondary and micronutrients -- to enrich soil fertility and boost crop yield.
2. Pesticides: chemicals used to control organisms harmful to crops, including insecticides (against insect pests), fungicides (against fungal diseases), herbicides (against weeds), and rodenticides (against rodents).
3. Plant growth regulators: chemical substances applied to influence plant growth and development, such as promoting flowering/fruiting or controlling plant height. …