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Interaction of pesticides with aquatic microorganisms and plankton

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Residue Reviews/Rückstandsberichte

Part of the book series: Residue Reviews/Rückstandsberichte ((RECT,volume 33))

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The interactions of pesticides 1 and soil microorganisms are heavily documented from the agricultural view. Many of the same soil particles, microorganisms, and pesticides are found in freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, and similar relationships may exist. It is the purpose of this paper, then, to review the interactions of pesticides and aquatic microorganisms, those microscopic plants and animals found in freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments.

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Ware, G.W., Roan, C.C. (1970). Interaction of pesticides with aquatic microorganisms and plankton. In: Gunther, F.A. (eds) Residue Reviews/Rückstandsberichte. Residue Reviews/Rückstandsberichte, vol 33. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8467-4_2

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