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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
Volume 36, 2001 - Issue 5
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QSAR MODELING OF BIOCONCENTRATION FACTORS IN FISH BASED ON FRAGMENT CONSTANTS AND STRUCTURAL CORRECTION FACTORS

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Pages 631-649 | Received 23 Jan 2001, Published online: 06 Feb 2007

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