Knowledge and practical use of pesticides in Cuba

Knowledge and practical use of pesticides in Cuba

The unauthorized use of pesticides applied at inappropriate times and/or in unregistered crops is a potential risk to the environment and also to human health. The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of farmers on the use,...

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Main Authors:	Edelbis Lopez-Davila, Liliana Ramos Torres, Michael Houbraken, Gijs Du Laing, Osvaldo Romero Romero, Pieter Spanoghe
Format:	Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (Corpoica) 2019-12-01
Series:	Ciencia y Tecnología Agropecuaria
Subjects:	occupational exposure organophosphates personal protection equipment plant protection products small lot farmers
Online Access:	http://revistacta.agrosavia.co/index.php/revista/article/view/1282/607

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