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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
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An overview of short‐term tests for the mutagenic and carcinogenic potential of pesticides

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Pages 867-906 | Published online: 21 Nov 2008

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