Maleic hydrazide residues in tobacco and their toxicological implications.
1987
S A Meyer, and
T J Sheets, and
H Seltmann
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008300
Maleic Hydrazide
1,2-Dihydro-3,6-pyridazinedione. A herbicide and plant growth regulator; also used to control suckering of tobacco. Its residue in food and tobacco is highly toxic, causing CNS disturbances and liver damage.
Six-membered rings with two adjacent nitrogen atoms also called 1,2-diazine.
D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D014026
Nicotiana
A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. Members contain NICOTINE and other biologically active chemicals; the dried leaves of Nicotiana tabacum are used for SMOKING.