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Figs. l and 2.- These two photographs illustrate the dis- the ones which were affected. Compared with the normal (
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plants in chlordanc solution before setting. The leaves distorted [IPS (A, D and F),
which were formed immediately after transplanting were ay
Malformed Tobacco Leaves ..
Laboratory work verifies field observations and seeks to 5
determine the 1·ole of two insecticides, chlordane and Ve
lindane, in producing abnormal leaves
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lli l*l(·lll\l*ll THURSTON plants were narrow and strap-like, but the malformed
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