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NOMENCLATURE
Common name thidiazuron
Chemical Abstracts name N-phenyl-N`-l,2,3-thiadiazol-5-ylurea
CAS RN [51707-55-2]
INTRODUCTION
Plant growth regulator, absorbed by the leaves, which stimulates formation of an abscission layer between the plant stem and the leaf petioles, causing the dropping of entire green leaves.
Used for defoliation of cotton, in order to facilitate harvesting.
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