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Maleic hydrazide

11/23/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Maleic hydrazide — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Maleic hydrazide is an artificial compound that has a plant growth regulating action. It is used in potatoes as a foliar treatment to fight against volunteer formation and sprouting during storage. In addition, it is used before harvesting to inhibit sprout formations in onions. This chemical has a mutagenic effect on cells and stops cell […]

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