Agricultural chemistry is a branch of applied science that involves the study of chemistry in relation to agriculture. This deals with biological and chemical aspects and aims to resolve challenges in the agricultural field, including poor soil quality, pest and insect control, plant growth, and more.
The rising global food demand has driven the development of chemical and biochemical products to be used in the agricultural field. These include chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, acidifying agents, soil conditioners, and biochemical products such as gibberellic acid, abscisic acid, ethylene, and others. These chemical and biochemical products increase the crop yield and mitigate crop losses.