The Double Edged Sword of Diquat: Weighing Regulation in the US Diquat is a widely used herbicide that has been employed for decades to control weeds and algae in various agricultural and horticultural contexts.
Its chemical properties make it highly effective at killing plants by disrupting their photosynthetic processes, allowing farmers to maintain crop yields and prevent weed competition.
The herbicidal effects of diquat are attributed to its ability to interact with chloroplasts in plant cells, inhibiting photosynthesis.