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Research Papers

Analysis of active rotenone concentration during treatment of the Rondegat River, Cape Floristic Region, South Africa

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Pages 467-472 | Received 11 Jun 2014, Accepted 09 Oct 2014, Published online: 23 Dec 2014

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