Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. biological control agents
7. biocide

Narrower term/s

• thymol [NP]
• clotrimazole

Anotations

Scope note:

Toxic substances used to eradicate fungi that damage crops or ornamental plants or endanger the health of animals or humans. Most fungicide is applied topically but systemic fungicides may be applied that are distributed throughout living tissues to eradicate or protect against disease. Fungicides may also be impregnated in textiles, paper, leather, or wood as well as painted on masonry and plaster.