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THE growth of many plants, including several tree species, can be retarded by CCC (2-chloroethyltrimethyl-ammonium chloride) and ‘Phosfon-D’ (2,4-dichlorobenzyltributyl phosphonium chloride)1–5. In addition, CCC applied as a soil drench has led to increased flowering in some plants6–8.
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ASHER, W. Effects of 2-Chloroethyltrimethylammonium Chloride and 2,4-Dichlorobenzyltributyl Phosphonium Chloride on Growth and Transpiration of Slash Pine. Nature 200, 912 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1038/200912a0
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