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# name (chem\_app.ops)

Chemical application name

The name of the chemical application is a primary key referenced when the application of fertilizers, manure, or pesticides is scheduled in [**management.sch**](/io-docs/introduction-1/landuse-and-management/management.sch.md) or [**lum.dtl**](/io-docs/introduction-1/decision-tables/lum.dtl.md). All names in the **chem\_app.ops** file must be unique.

| Name           | Description |
| -------------- | ----------- |
| broadcast      |             |
| band           |             |
| foliar         |             |
| inject         |             |
| aerial\_liquid |             |
| aerial\_solid  |             |
| drill          |             |
| side\_dress    |             |
| fertigate      |             |
| basal          |             |
| rope\_wick     |             |
| tree\_inject   |             |