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Isotox 25 Seed Treater (F) was applied at recommended rates to dry seeds of rye which were allowed to germinate. Roots from treated seeds were short and thickened near the apex. Cells of root tips showed greatly enlarged cells possessing nuclei exhibiting various levels of polyploidy.
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