General and Reproductive Toxicity of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)
Journal Title: Advances in Clinical Toxicology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
The use of pesticides adversely affecting human, animal and environmental life occurs as a result of soil, air and water contamination. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a selective herbicide of the phenoxyacetic acid group. It is the most highly used herbicide in the world. The most serious problems are irresponsible use. Due to improper use of the herbicide occur serious of environmental problems nowadays. This review will explain general and reproductive toxicity of herbicide 2,4-D.
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Vural HA*, Baran A and Altiner A
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