Evaluating pesticide residues in yard trimmings compost

A common question from producers and users of compost made from yard trimmings has been whether pesticide contamination might be present in the finished material. To help answer that question, researchers at Rutgers University analyzed samples from 6 yard trimmings composting facilities in New Jerse...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BioCycle 1998-11, Vol.39 (11), p.80-80
1. Verfasser:	Strom, P.F
Format:	Magazinearticle
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions Applied sciences Biological and medical sciences Biological treatment of sewage sludges and wastes Biotechnology COMPOST Composting COMPOSTS CONTAMINACION CONTAMINATION ENCUESTAS ENQUETE Environment and pollution Exact sciences and technology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General agronomy. Plant production HOJARASCA Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects Leaves LITIERE VEGETALE NEW JERSEY Other nutrients. Amendments. Solid and liquid wastes. Sludges and slurries PCB PESTICIDE PESTICIDES PLAGUICIDAS PLANT LITTER Pollution Polychlorinated biphenyls Recycling centers RESIDU RESIDUES RESIDUOS Soil-plant relationships. Soil fertility. Fertilization. Amendments Studies SURVEYS Urban and domestic wastes Wastes Yard waste
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Zusammenfassung:	A common question from producers and users of compost made from yard trimmings has been whether pesticide contamination might be present in the finished material. To help answer that question, researchers at Rutgers University analyzed samples from 6 yard trimmings composting facilities in New Jersey for a wide range of pesticide residues.
ISSN:	0276-5055