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Pesticides: Problems, Improvements, Alternatives
By Frank Den Hond and Peter Groenewegen
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Despite a history of several decades of pesticide regulation, continuous innovation, and considerable practical experience with using pesticides in agriculture, the environmental impact of pesticide use continues to be of serious concern.
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