postemergence

postemergence

(ˌpəʊstɪˈmɜːdʒəns) adj (Botany) botany applied or occurring after the emergence of a seedling

post•e•mer•gence

(ˌpoʊst ɪˈmɜr dʒəns)

adj. occurring or applied after emergence of a plant from the soil and before full growth. [1935–40]