Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology
  • Year: 2009
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Atrazine (Herbicide) with Organophosphorothioate (Pesticide)

  • Author:
  • S Maharaul, I Rana1
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 34 to 35

1School of Medical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Abstract

Atrazine is a selective triazine herbicide, which is a common contaminant of surface waters. This paper discusses its synergistic as well as antagonistic effects in combination with organophosphate pesticides, and the implications arising therefrom.

Keywords

Atrazine, Organophosphate, Herbicide, Pesticide