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- Use: Selective pre- and post-emergence herbicide primarily used in corn, sorghum, and sugarcane to control broadleaf and grassy weeds.
- Conclusion: Atrazine is highly effective and economical for key crops like corn, but significant concerns persist about its persistence in the environment, widespread contamination of groundwater and surface water, and potential endocrine-disrupting effects on aquatic life and possibly humans, making it one of the most studied and debated herbicides.