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chlormequat

12/08/2017 / By Rita Winters

Chlormequat — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

Chlormequat, or chlormequat chloride, is a plant growth regulator that is used on ornamental plants. It works as a lodging (stem bending) and cell elongation (excessive growth) inhibitor. Chlormequat compounds are white (sometimes colorless) crystals with a fish-like or common amine odor. It decomposes on heating, producing toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxide and […]

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