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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/ttgnc/article/1988feb5.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Maras, Elliot |
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| Author Affiliation: | Editor, Lawn Care Industry |
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| Title: | Toxicity and dose determine a substance's risk |
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| Source: | Thru the Green [Northern California]. [February] [1988], p. [5]. |
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| Publishing Information: | Modesto, California: Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California |
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| # of Pages: | 1 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: 2,4-D; Chemical exposure; Chemical toxicity; Health concerns; Herbicide application; Herbicide safety; Poisoning
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| Abstract/Contents: | States the alleged importance of dosage in the discussion of toxicity. Notes that "all chemicals, natural and synthetic, in some dose, are dangerous." Explains that while the mishandling of pesticides can potentially cause issues, when pesticides are applied according to their labeled instructions "the public is perfectly safe." Notes that very few hospitalizations have been connected to pesticides. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | "Source: Lawn Care Industry, June 87" |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Maras, E. [1988]. Toxicity and dose determine a substance's risk. Thru the Green [Northern California]. p. [5]. |
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