Exposure Level of Neonicotinoid Insecticides in the Food Chain and the Evaluation of Their Human Health Impact and Environmental Risk: An Overview
Neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) were the most rapidly growing class of insecticides over the past few decades, and are used mainly for vegetables, fruits, and grains. Although neonics exhibit lower toxicity in mammals and humans compared to traditional insecticides, increasing numbers of studie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/18/7523 |