Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Short Communication

Study on the effectiveness of five cleaning solutions in removing chlorpyrifos residues in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)

M. F. M. Nowowi*
  • M. F. M. Nowowi*
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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M. A. M. Ishak
  • M. A. M. Ishak
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perlis Branch, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
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K. Ismail
  • K. Ismail
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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S. R. Zakaria
  • S. R. Zakaria
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang Branch, 26400 Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia.
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  •  Received: 30 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 24 February 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2016

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