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Future Role of Pesticides in U.S. Agriculture.

Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promis...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Staff, National Academy Press
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, 2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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