1. occurring or applied after a plant has emerged from the soil
Usage: agriculture; commonly used in weed control and herbicide applications

1. the period or stage after a plant has emerged from the soil
Usage: agriculture

Examples

• Farmers apply postemergence herbicides to control weeds after the crop has sprouted.
• The postemergence treatment was more effective than the preemergence application.
• Postemergence weed management requires careful timing to avoid damaging the young plants.
• Many modern herbicides are designed for postemergence use on corn and soybeans.
• During the postemergence stage, the seedlings are more visible and easier to monitor.