Abstract
A new method is described for examining the chemical nature of a pesticide as a granular formulation. A screening program revealed that β-nitrostyrene was highly active against soybean root knot nematode but a granular formulation was completely inactive. Solid-state (CPMAS) 13C NMR spectroscopy of a granular formulation prepared with 13C-labeled active ingredient led to identification of the inactive form as a polymer of the active ingredient. Initiation of polymerization by the clay granule carrier was confirmed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 996-999 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1990 |