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Neonicotinoids  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Neonicotinoid

Scope note

  • A class of insecticides that are structurally similar to NICOTINE and have physiologically similar effects as agonists of NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS, but are less toxic to vertebrates. They are widely used in agriculture.

History note

  • 2018

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000073943

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