A History of Pesticides

A History of Pesticides
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9781786394873
ISBN-13 : 1786394871
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Book Synopsis A History of Pesticides by : Graham A Matthews

Download or read book A History of Pesticides written by Graham A Matthews and published by CABI. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating book, Graham Matthews takes the reader through the history of the development and use of chemicals for control of pests, weeds, and vectors of disease. Prior to 1900 only a few chemicals had been employed as pesticides but in the early 1940s, as the Second World War raged, the insecticide DDT and the herbicide 2-4-D were developed. These changed everything. Since then, farmers have been using a growing list of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides to protect their crops. Their use has undoubtedly led to significant gains in agricultural production and reduction in disease transmission, but also to major problems: health concerns for both users of pesticides and the general public, the emergence of resistance in pest populations, and environmental problems. The book examines the development of legislation designed to control and restrict the use of pesticides, the emergence of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the use of biological control agents as part of policy to protect the environment and encourage the sustainable use of pesticides. Finally, the use of new technologies in pest control are discussed including the use of genetic modification, targeted pesticide application and use of drones, alongside basic requirements for IPM such as crop rotations, close seasons and adoption of plant varieties with resistance to pests and diseases.

Pesticides Abstracts

Pesticides Abstracts
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Total Pages : 568
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ISBN-10 : MSU:31293018297832
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Download or read book Pesticides Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Advances in Pesticide Science

Advances in Pesticide Science
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 513
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ISBN-10 : 9781483182148
ISBN-13 : 1483182142
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Book Synopsis Advances in Pesticide Science by : H. Geissbühler

Download or read book Advances in Pesticide Science written by H. Geissbühler and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Pesticide Science: Abstracts and Addendum documents the proceedings of the Fourth International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry held in Zurich on July 24-28, 1978. This book discusses the synthesis of isocoumarins and their biological activities; structure-activity correlations in control of membrane-bound linolenic acid with substituted pyridazinones; and oxidative processes in pesticide transformation. The cardiovascular and neurotoxicity of endosulfan; chemistry and plant growth regulating activity of fusicoccin derivatives and analogs; and pesticide interactions with naturally occurring food components are also elaborated. This compilation likewise covers the techniques for deriving realistic estimates of pesticide intakes; confirmation tests for pesticides based on gas chromatographic techniques; surfactants in flowable formulations; and thin-layer densitometry. This publication is a good reference for biologists and chemists researching on pesticides and its relation to food and the environment.

Public Health Impact of Pesticides Used in Agriculture

Public Health Impact of Pesticides Used in Agriculture
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Total Pages : 156
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ISBN-10 : CORNELL:31924062774173
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Book Synopsis Public Health Impact of Pesticides Used in Agriculture by : World Health Organization

Download or read book Public Health Impact of Pesticides Used in Agriculture written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Production and use of pesticides - Toxic effects of pesticides - Short and long-term health effects of pesticides : epidemiological data - Populations at risk - Public health impact - Prevention of pesticide poisoning.

Pesticides Abstracts and News Summary

Pesticides Abstracts and News Summary
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Total Pages : 862
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ISBN-10 : CORNELL:31924069160194
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Download or read book Pesticides Abstracts and News Summary written by and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 7, no. 2-9 includes Section B: fungicides.

CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture

CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 676
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ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D00242868D
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Book Synopsis CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture by : David Pimentel

Download or read book CRC Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture written by David Pimentel and published by Springer. This book was released on 1981 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This comprehensive reference book examines in depth insect, plant pathogen and weed pest management in agriculture. Practical integrated pest management (IPM) information on cultural, biological and environmental pest control is provided. Major chemical and nonchemical pest control issues including estimated losses of agricultural crops and livestock to pests; pesticide resistance; impacts of pesticides on the environment; and assessments of the effectiveness, benefits and risks of pesticide use and pest control methods are covered.

Pesticides in the Soil Environment

Pesticides in the Soil Environment
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 089118791X
ISBN-13 : 9780891187912
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Book Synopsis Pesticides in the Soil Environment by : Hwei-Hsien Cheng

Download or read book Pesticides in the Soil Environment written by Hwei-Hsien Cheng and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pesticides in the soil environment - an overview. Pesticide sources to the soil and principles of spray physics. The retention processes: mechanisms. Sorption estimates for modeling. Abiotic transformations in water, sediments, and soil. Biological transformation processes of pesticides. Volatilization and vapor transport processes. Organic chemical transport to Groundwater. Movement of pesticides into surface waters. Modeling pesticide fate in soils. Efficacy of soil-applied pesticides. Impact of pesticides on the environment. Risk/benefit and regulations. Chemical index.