Ionic Liquids in Agrochemistry

Assel       Ten; Alexey       Zazybin; Darya       Zolotareva; Anuar       Dauletbakov; Khadichahan       Rafikova; Valentina       Yu; Beatriz       Giner
Abstract

In this review article, we present the latest research in the field of ionic liquids containing biologically active anions and cations, their potential application in the field of agrochemistry and agriculture. The article describes examples of the use of ionic liquids as herbicides, fungicides, antimicrobial agents, deterrents and plant growth stimulants. It also indicates the advantages and disadvantages of using ionic liquids, such as their multitasking, toxicity, thermal stability and solubility in water in comparison with commercial chemicals. Readers will find in the article the prospects for the use of ionic liquids in agriculture, as well as the high value of using ILs as multifunctional biologically active substances.
Keywords: Ionic liquids, herbicide, fungicide, antimicrobial agent, deterrent, plant growth regulator.
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