Question

First commercial pesticide was [RPMT 1998]
A) DDT
B) 2,4-D
C) Burgandy mixture
D) Bordeaux mixture

Answer 1

ANSWER
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THE ANSWER IS DDT

Answer 2

The first commercial pesticide was D) Bordeaux mixture.

Pesticides Sold in Stores:

• Pesticide formulations are rarely made up of only one component.
• Instead, they're chemical cocktails made up of a pesticide's "active principle" and "other components," the latter of which is also known as "adjuvants."
• Surfactants, antifoaming agents, colors, and other additives are examples.
• Pesticides may keep hazardous pests away from crops, such as rats, mice, ticks, and mosquitoes, while also protecting the plants from weeds and illnesses that can drastically lower crop production.
• In reality, the usage of pesticides has caused the growth of key crops to quadruple since 1960.

About Bordeaux mixture:

• Bordeaux combination is a fungicide that consists of copper sulfate and calcium hydroxide, sometimes known as lime.
• Fungus such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are all categorized as fungi, maybe a nightmare for farmers.
• Bordeaux combination is a powerful fungicide and bactericide that has been used to treat infections in fruit and nut trees, vine fruits, and ornamental plants for decades.

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