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Early Chemical Control of Weeds in Europe
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 June 2017
Abstract
A brief history of chemical weed control in Europe from ancient Greek and Roman times to 1850 is given. The use of the various chemicals recorded is discussed and their possible efficacy commented upon.
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