Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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To explain: The useful and harmful effects of using insecticides, fungicides, and weed killers.

Concept introduction: Insecticide, fungicides, and weed killers are all chemical compounds manufactured in factories for pest control. They are most widely used in agriculture. These compounds can be synthetic, organic, or inorganic.

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To determine: Whether the use of pesticides, fungicides, and weed killer is good or bad.

Concept introduction: Insecticide, fungicides, and weed killers are all chemical compounds manufactured in factories for pest control. They are most widely used in agriculture. These compounds can be synthetic, organic, or inorganic.

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