maleic hydrazide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant growth regulator that reduces growth through preventing cell division but not cell enlargement, often applied to the foliage of potato, onion, garlic and carrot crops to prevent sprouting during storage.

Word forms

maleic hydrazide
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