Episode 1 Curriculum
Vocabulary Fungicide- Pesticides used for controlling fungal and fungal-like diseases. See Helena Corporate (Enhanced Products) in Recommended Resources for more. Fungicide Use in Field Crops: Benefits and Risks - Plant Path Extension | Montana State University
Herbicide- Chemicals used to manipulate or control undesirable vegetation. Herbicides | US EPA
Innovation- Something new or a change made to an existing product, idea or field. INNOVATION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Insecticide- Product used to control insects by killing them or preventing them from engaging in undesirable or destructive behaviors. Insecticides | US EPA
Nutritional- Product that supplies essential nutrients to plants via soil or foliar application, enhancing growth and overall performance. It includes micronutrients, foliar fertilizers, controlled-release nitrogen and phosphite formulations. Precision Agriculture- Agricultural practice that uses technology to optimize crop yields and reduce waste. The core concept revolves around understanding and managing the variability within fields to make informed decisions. Helena’s AGRIntelligence ® platform combines agronomy, data management and technology to provide customers with best- in-class precision agriculture. See Helena Corporate (AGRIntelligence) in Recommended Resources for more. R&D (Research and Development)- The R&D Department at Helena Products Group researches and develops new agricultural products or improves existing ones through field testing. Their goal is to meet growers’ needs by ensuring product performance and profitability. VAP (Value-Added Product)- A formulation that enhances familiar chemistries through proprietary technologies and expert innovation. Helena’s value-added products combine active ingredients in unique ways, incorporate patented chemistries and utilize advanced formulation techniques.
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