Effects of Agricultural Management Policies on the Exposure of Black-Winged Stilts (Himantopus himantopus) Chicks to Cholinesterase-Inhibiting Pesticides in Rice Fields.

Levels of exposure to pesticides in rice fields can be significant depending on the environmental policies practiced. The aim of European Union integrated management policy is to reduce pesticide use and impact on environment. Rice fields provide an alternative breeding habitat for many waterbirds t...

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Main Authors: Gregorio M Toral, Riad E Baouab, Mónica Martinez-Haro, Inés S Sánchez-Barbudo, Juli Broggi, Josue Martínez-de la Puente, Duarte Viana, Rafael Mateo, Jordi Figuerola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0126738