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Biotransformation of Halogenated Pesticides

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Focht, D.D. (2004). Biotransformation of Halogenated Pesticides. In: Häggblom, M.M., Bossert, I.D. (eds) Dehalogenation. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48011-5_11

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