Progress report: Determining “real world” biodegradation rates

Environmental Toxicology and ChemistryVolume 12, Issue 7 p. 1135-1137 EditorialFree Access Progress report: Determining "real world" biodegradation rates P.H. Howard, P.H. Howard Syracuse Research Corporation Merrill Lane Syracuse, NYSearch for more papers by this author P.H. Howard, P.H. Howard Syracuse Research Corporation Merrill Lane Syracuse, NYSearch for more papers by this author First published: July 1993 https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5620120701Citations: 6AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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