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name one chemical used as fungicide for preserving herbaria

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  • Thymol is used as fungicide for preserving Herbaria.
  • Thymol, also known as thyme camphor, is a naturally occurring crystalline phenol, obtained from thyme oil.
  • Naphthalene and LPCP (Laurylpentachlorophenol ) are also believed to have fungicidal properties. But, Thymol is quite effective as a fungicide.


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