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Herbicidal Value of Arsenic Trioxide in Eastern United States

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Albert L. Leaf  and
Robert E. Smith Jr.
Albert L. Leaf
Affiliation:
State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University
Robert E. Smith Jr.
Affiliation:
State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University
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Extract

The use of various arsenic compounds as herbicides to control undesirable vegetation, reducing fire hazards and allowing convenient access, has long been recommended.

Type
Research Article
Information
Weeds , Volume 8 , Issue 3 , July 1960 , pp. 374 - 378
Copyright
Copyright © 1960 Weed Science Society of America 

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