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Non-enzymatic Detoxification of 2–Chloro–4,6–bis (ethylamino)–s–triazine (simazine) by Extracts of Zea mays

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Paul Castelfranco ,
Chester L. Foy  and
Deborah B. Deutsch
Paul Castelfranco
Affiliation:
Department of Botany, University of California, Davis
Chester L. Foy
Affiliation:
Department of Botany, University of California, Davis
Deborah B. Deutsch
Affiliation:
Department of Botany, University of California, Davis
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2–chloro–4,6–bis(ethylamino)–s–triazine (simazine) is a highly selective herbicide. Corn (Zea mays) is very resistant to the toxic action of this compound while wheat, (Triticum spp) and oats (Avena spp) are susceptible.

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Research Article
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Weeds , Volume 9 , Issue 4 , October 1961 , pp. 580 - 591
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Copyright © 1961 Weed Science Society of America 

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