Difference between revisions of "Growth regulator"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A chemical that disrupts the growing cycle of plants, animals, or insects. Growth regulators have been used for insect control. They are specific for each species and thus non-toxic to humans. Examples include [ | + | A chemical that disrupts the growing cycle of plants, animals, or insects. Growth regulators have been used for insect control. They are specific for each species and thus non-toxic to humans. Examples include [[methoprene]], hydroprene, and [[fenoxycarb]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 16 January 2014
Description
A chemical that disrupts the growing cycle of plants, animals, or insects. Growth regulators have been used for insect control. They are specific for each species and thus non-toxic to humans. Examples include Methoprene, hydroprene, and Fenoxycarb.
Synonyms and Related Terms
growth inhibitor