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Effects of paraquat and glyphosate on growth, respiration, and enzyme activity of aquatic bacteria

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Chan, Ky., Leung, S.C. Effects of paraquat and glyphosate on growth, respiration, and enzyme activity of aquatic bacteria. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 36, 52–59 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01623474

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