Fungicide
- Pronunciation
- /FUN-i-side/
- Category
- Control Methods
- Singular
- Fungicide
- Plural
- Fungicides
Definition
A chemical substance used to kill or control fungal pathogens.
Etymology
From Latin 'fungus', meaning 'mushroom', and '-cide' meaning 'killing'.
Example
The fungicide chlorothalonil was applied to protect the crops from fungal diseases.
Related Terms
- Disease control
- Crop protection
- Fungal pathogens
Usage Notes
Fungicides are often categorized by their mode of action, such as contact or systemic.