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Effects of pesticides on growth and survival ofEuglena gracilis Z

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Vapam and nabam were more toxic to cultures ofEuglena gracilis Z than malathion and parathion. Growth and survival of cells were affected by these compounds. Divalent metal ions did not offer protection against the killing action of nab

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Moore, R.B. Effects of pesticides on growth and survival ofEuglena gracilis Z. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 5, 226–230 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01558316

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