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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
Volume 46, 2011 - Issue 7
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Effects of different treatments on soil-borne DDT and HCH dynamics and plant uptake

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Pages 608-614 | Received 11 Oct 2010, Published online: 26 Jul 2011

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