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Evaluation of Alachlor Herbicide Impacts on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using Biochemical Biomarkers

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This research was supported by a grant from the Postgraduate Education, Training, and Research Program in Environmental Science, Technology, and Management under Higher Education Development, Project of the Ministry of University Affairs.

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  1. Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

    P. Peebua, P. Kosiyachinda & P. Pokethitiyook

  2. Department of Biology, and Mahidol University International College, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand

    M. Kruatrachue

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Peebua, P., Kosiyachinda, P., Pokethitiyook, P. et al. Evaluation of Alachlor Herbicide Impacts on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using Biochemical Biomarkers. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 78, 138–141 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-007-9027-8

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