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What is hydrolysis of pesticides?

Last Updated: April 23, 2012

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Water may degrade a pesticide by breaking down large molecules into smaller ones, in a process called hydrolysis. Hydrolysis of pesticides can occur on the soil surface, in the root zone or whenever a water source is available.

For more information, see Understanding the Fate of Pesticides after Application by Cornell University on the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship website.

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