Concept information

Preferred term

atrazine  

Definition

  • Herbicide belonging to the triazine group, widely employed and particularly in maize crops. It is highly toxic for phytoplancton and freshwater algae and, being highly soluble in water, it easily contaminates aquifers.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/11713

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