What can be a consequence of inappropriate herbicide application?

The selected answer highlights a significant consequence of inappropriate herbicide application. When herbicides are applied improperly, they can unintentionally affect non-target species, leading to their enhanced growth. This happens because some herbicides not only target specific weeds but may also disrupt the ecological balance, allowing some desirable plants or even invasive species that were previously suppressed to thrive unchecked.

In contrast, reduction in soil pH, increased turfgrass health, and the development of beneficial fungi are generally not direct outcomes of improper herbicide use. Inappropriate applications typically do not enhance soil health or promote beneficial relationships in the soil ecosystem. Instead, they can lead to negative effects such as soil degradation or harm to the desirable turfgrass.