Definition
Phytotoxic is harmful to plants (usually used to describe chemicals).
Discussion
Phytotoxic reactions and symptom development usually occur soon (within 1-3 days) after chemicals are applied. Herbicides are intentionally phytotoxic.
Gramoxone herbicide injury to banana foliage (leaf spotting). |
 Vikane (termiticide) injury to Areca palm (leaf yellowing). |
 Copper fungicide toxicity on Chamedorea palm (leaf spotting). |
 The insecticide, diazinon, spray injury to a leaf of kava (Piper methysticum). |
 Phytotoxic response of banana (Musa sp.) to herbicde (glyphosate) spray. |
Phytotoxic is harmful to plants (usually used to describe chemicals).
Phytotoxic reactions and symptom development usually occur soon (within 1-3 days) after chemicals are applied. Herbicides are intentionally phytotoxic.