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Ethephon, an organophosphorous, a Fruit and Vegetable Ripener: Has potential hepatotoxic effects?

INTRODUCTION: In the recent years, ethephon, 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid, is one of the most commonly used plant growth regulators. At present, it is being used on fruits, vegetables, and cereals for promoting pre- and post-harvest ripening. The effect of artificial ripening has become questionable...

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Autores principales: Bhadoria, Pooja, Nagar, Mahindra, Bharihoke, Veena, Bhadoria, Ajeet Singh
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5958565/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29915756
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_422_16