A History of Pesticides

A History of Pesticides
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Total Pages : 287
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ISBN-10 : 1786394898
ISBN-13 : 9781786394897
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Book Synopsis A History of Pesticides by : Graham A. Matthews

Download or read book A History of Pesticides written by Graham A. Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating book, Graham Matthews takes the reader through the history of the development and use of chemicals for control of pests, weeds, and vectors of disease and then discusses their future.


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