Herbicide Breakdown in Soil Tied to Microbial Activity
Auburn University soils specialist says weed killers on U S cropland rely on soil microbes for degradation. Enzymes vary by chemical. 2 4 D triggers microbial breakdown while triazines resist, with degradation rising with temperature organic matter and concentration.
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AE Hiltbold
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Pa. Broiler Placements Down 8 Percent
Placements of broiler chicks in the Commonwealth for the week ending February 24, 1973 totaled 1,196,000 a drop of 8 percent from the year-earlier week but 6 percent above the prior week. Eggs set for a 3 week period were 4 percent above last year.
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