Reducing Pesticide Use and Risks - What Action is Needed?
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Academic
Frank Eyhorn, Tina Roner, Heiko Specking
September 2015
Acknowledgements and disclaimer
In Part I of this briefing paper we largely draw on information and published studies compiled in the following publications:
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Taxonomy
- Agriculture
- Pesticides