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Explain the concept of pesticide persistence and its implications for environmental contamination.
Explain the concept of pesticide persistence and its implications for environmental contamination.
Pesticide persistence refers to the length of time a pesticide remains active in the environment after application. Pesticides with longer persistence can accumulate in the environment, leading to contamination of soil, water, and organisms, with potential long-term ecological consequences.