What is 2,4-D

2,4-D is the most widely used herbicide in the world, and was the first selective herbicide ever successfully developed. It is used prominently by homeowners and in agricultural production in countries across the globe, has transformed the agricultural production process and is considered to be one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century. A broad overview of 2,4-D, its uses and its history is provided by the Backgrounder below: