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What is benomyl?

What is benomyl? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A fungicide that binds to microtubules, interfering with cell functions such as meiosis and intracellular transportation.
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She also exposed the spores to benomyl, a chemical registered for use on soybeans to control fungus diseases.
Scientists tested benomyl on rats and discovered that a 'high' proportion of the chemical was drawn to the eyes.
A scientist from Brazil, found that weekly sprays of milk controlled powdery mildew in zucchini just as effectively as synthetic fungicides such as fenarimol or benomyl.
In 1993 he campaigned on behalf of babies born without eyes, often in rural areas where the fungicide benomyl was used.
Since 1971, black spot of citrus has been controlled in South Africa by a single application of benomyl but recently in orchards of orange cv.
Few fungicides are registered for controlling the disease, and benomyl is the most effective one yet tested.

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