ISSN:
1432-0800
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Medicine
Notes:
Conclusion From the data presented in this paper, it is concluded that parathion does not accumulate to any appreciable extent in any of the organisms of this data to environmental situations is reasonable, as there has not been any indication of accumulation of organophosphate insecticides by upper food chain organisms such as fish. The chemical properties of parathion, such as the susceptibility to degradation by physical, chemical, or biological means to polar products, readily account for the low accumulation of parathion by the aquatic organisms of this ecosystem. It appears that the continued use of parathion for insect control will not result in the ubiquitous environmental contamination which has occurred with the use of chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as DDT.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01685177
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