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Insect Growth Regulator

Last Updated: November 29, 2007 Related resource areas: Cotton

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A compound, either natural or synthetic, that influences insect growth and development (e.g., Dimilin affects boll weevil grub integument formation during shed, resulting in deformed pupae and adults or premature death). Often referred to by its acronym, IGR.


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