Definition of Benomyl

1. Noun. A fungicide that binds to microtubules, interfering with cell functions such as meiosis and intracellular transportation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Benomyl

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Benomyl

1. Methyl 1-(butylcarbamoyl)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate. A systemic agricultural fungicide used for control of certain fungal diseases of stone fruit. Pharmacological action: anthelmintic, fungicides, industrial. Chemical name: Carbamic acid, (1-((butylamino)carbonyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-, methyl ester (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benomyl

benks
benleonardite
benmost
benmoxin
benne
benne oil
bennes
bennet
bennets
bennett fracture
benni
bennie
bennies
bennis
benniseed
benomyl (current term)
benomyls
benorth
benote
benothing
benow
benoxaprofen
benproperine
benserazide
benshee
benshees
benshi
benshis

Literary usage of Benomyl

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In Vitro Collecting Techniques for Germplasm Conservation by Valerie C. Pence (2002)
"In some cases the fungicide benomyl and the antibiotic streptomycin were tested, ... Trial 4 Twigs were treated with: (1) detergent + 2 g/L benomyl + sodium ..."

2. Tainted Harvest: Child Labor and Obstacles to Organizing on Ecuador's Banana by Carol Pier (2002)
"... lawsuits from across the world have been filed against the US company producing the benomyl product used on Ecuador's banana plantations, alleging, ..."

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