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maxerickson on July 9, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% ...

2,4-D is the widely used growth accelerator.

Glyphosate blocks the action of an enzyme that is necessary for plants to grow.

Crops are frequently sprayed with desiccants to speed harvest once they are mature. Glyphosate is used that way.

checker on July 9, 2022 [–]

I got them mixed up, thanks for the correction.

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