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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > technology > application technology > application methods > chemigation
Preferred Term:

chemigation

Definition:
The application of a pesticide and/or fertilizer through any irrigation system. This delivery technique raises some concern that it may cause increased pollution.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
application methods
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • chemirrigation
  • chemi-irrigation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/11335
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