Search for dissertations about: "Carbofuran"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word Carbofuran.
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1. Bioelectronic Nanosensor Devices for Environmental and Biomedical Analysis
Abstract : A new type of Bioelectronic Nanosensor Device with potential applications in medicine,biotechnology and environmental analysis was designed. The nanosensor is based on RISFET (Regional Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor) technology. READ MORE
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2. Pesticide impact of intensive banana production on aquatic ecosystems in Costa Rica
Abstract : A combination of chemical and biological studies demonstrated extensive surface water contamination, the occurrence of pesticides in sediments, especially near the banana plantation areas, and biological impacts. Pesticides were even found in the downstream waters of the Tortuguero conservation area, a highly diverse wetland that protects several endangered species. READ MORE
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3. Bioavailability of pesticides to benthic invertebrates : the role of aquatic biofilms and humic substances
Abstract : In agricultural landscapes, pesticides are frequently contaminating nearby aquatic ecosystems. Unlike most other contaminants, pesticides are targeted against specific organism groups, but will also have negative effects on non-target organisms. When pesticides enter aquatic environments they tend to sorb to fine organic matter. READ MORE