maleic hydrazide

English

Noun

maleic hydrazide (uncountable)

  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.
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