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peroxyacetyl nitrate injury
pathology
Also known as: oxidant injury
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occurrence in plants
- In plant disease: Toxic chemicals
Ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrate injury (also called oxidant injury) are more prevalent in and near cities with heavy traffic problems. Exhaust gases from internal combustion engines contain large amounts of hydrocarbons (substances that principally contain carbon and hydrogen molecules—gasoline, for example). Smaller amounts of unconsumed hydrocarbons are…
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