Review Article. Organochlorine pesticides, their toxic effects on living organisms and their fate in the environment
Organochlorine (OC) pesticides are synthetic pesticides widely used all over the world. They belong to the group of chlorinated hydrocarbon derivatives, which have vast application in the chemical industry and in agriculture. These compounds are known for their high toxicity, slow degradation and bi...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Sciendo
2016-12-01
|
| Series: | Interdisciplinary Toxicology |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/intox-2016-0012 |