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 [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=methoprene methoprene], hydroprene, and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fenoxycarb fenoxycarb].
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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 09:26, 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

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