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MK-936 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abamectin
1, record 1, English, abamectin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- avermectin B1 1, record 1, English, avermectin%20B1
correct, see observation
- MK-936 2, record 1, English, MK%2D936
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abamectin is a mixture of avermectins containing > 80% avermectin B1a and < 20% avermectin B1b... Abamectin is used to control insect and mite pests of a range of agronomic, fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops, and it is used by homeowners for control of fire ants ... 2, record 1, English, - abamectin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avermectin B1 3, record 1, English, - abamectin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The chemical formula for avermectin B1a is C48H72O14 and for avermectin B1b is C47H70O14 3, record 1, English, - abamectin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- abamectine
1, record 1, French, abamectine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avermectine B1 1, record 1, French, avermectine%20B1
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La matière active abamectine est actuellement homologuée au Canada pour la lutte contre les infestations d'insectes et d'acariens des arbres fruitiers et des cultures en serres. 1, record 1, French, - abamectine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avermectine B1 2, record 1, French, - abamectine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La formule chimique de l'avermectine B1a est C48H72O14 et celle de l'avermectine B1b est C47H70O14 2, record 1, French, - abamectine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- abamectina
1, record 1, Spanish, abamectina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- avermectina B1 1, record 1, Spanish, avermectina%20B1
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pesticida de amplio espectro que inactiva a las especies de artrópodos incluyendo los ácaros y los insectos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - abamectina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avermectina B1: Mezcla de avermectinas que contienen más del 80% de avermectina B1a y menos del 20% de avermectina B1b. 1, record 1, Spanish, - abamectina
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