Evidence for the microbial degradation of imidacloprid in soils of Cameron Highlands

Imidacloprid (1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine), with a novel mode of action is a recent systemic and contact insecticide with high activity against a wide range of pests. Continuous dispersion of this pesticide in the environment and its stability in soil results in envi...

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Main Authors: Nasrin Sabourmoghaddam, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria, Dzolkhifli Omar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658077X14000253