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Agriculture · Q764

Plant Pathology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 764

Q764

Which is the 1st soil fumigant?

A.
Methyl bromide
B.
DBCP
C.
Carbon disulphide
Answer
D.
Formaldehyde

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Carbon disulphide is the 1st soil fumigant.
Carbon disulfide is a liquid-type fumigant sold in metal cans or drums. It penetrates well and does not reduce seed germination.
Carbon disulfide is used in many industries. It's used to make rubber, viscose rayon, cellophane and carbon tetrachloride.