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Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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Polychlorinated biphenyl congeners in water canals and their relationships with water quality parameters: Insights into their risk assessment

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Pages 263-276 | Received 07 Feb 2024, Accepted 22 Mar 2024, Published online: 07 Apr 2024

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