Conclusion
We believe that grinding to less than 20 mesh and then refluxing in acetonitrile for an hour is the preferred method for extraction of pesticides in alfalfa and similar material.
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Root, G.A. Maximum recovery of pesticides from alfalfa and related material. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 2, 274–278 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01684374
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