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Several C11 to C15 amides and amines that disrupt growth in certain insects showed high nematicidal activity in direct contact tests. Two amides and 9 amines killedPanagrellus at 5–10 ppm. Of these, 1 amide and 3 amines killedMeloidogyne larvae at 20 ppm.
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Nematology Laboratory.
Insect Physiology Laboratory.
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Feldmesser, J., Thompson, M.J., Robbins, W.E. et al. Nematicidal activity of secondary and tertiary alkyl amides and amines. Experientia 32, 466–467 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920799
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