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The Influence of Wex on Germination of Pine Seed

WEX, a wetting and anti-foaming agent, is a new agricultural product that reportedly can be used in all agricultural sprayings. A blend of nonionic, silicone-type surfactants, WEX was designed to reduce surface tension in spray solutions, thus aiding the suspension of wettable powders and assuring even distribution throughout the solution. This helps provide a uniform wetting and coverage.


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Author(s): Douglas H. Steebner, II, Earl W. Belcher, Jr.

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 30, Number 4 (1979)

Section: general

Volume: 30

Number: 4