bromoxynil metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018881

Synonyms

• bromoxynil metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving bromoxynil, C7H3Br2NO, a dibrominated phenol derivative with a cyano (-CN) group attached. Bromoxynil is used as a herbicide for post-emergent control of annual broadleaf weeds and works by inhibiting photosynthesis in the target plants.

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:box

Ontology

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