1. occurring or applied before plants emerge from the soil
Usage: agricultural

1. the period before plants emerge from the soil
Usage: agricultural

Examples

• The farmer applied preemergence herbicide to prevent weeds from sprouting.
• Preemergence treatment is most effective when applied before planting.
• During preemergence, the soil conditions are critical for seed germination.
• The preemergence application killed weeds before they could compete with crops.
• Timing is crucial for preemergence herbicide effectiveness.
• The study examined preemergence versus postemergence weed control methods.