Rotenone Imports Grow From 8400 to 6.5 Million Pounds
In 1931 the country imported rotenone roots in commercial quantities for the first time at 8 400 pounds. By 1940 imports expanded to 6 500 000 pounds. Rotenone is used in insecticides.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
3
In 1931 the country imported rotenone roots in commercial quantities for the first time at 8 400 pounds. By 1940 imports expanded to 6 500 000 pounds. Rotenone is used in insecticides.
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