Encyclopedia of Agrochemicals [E-Book] / Jack R. Plimmer (ed.)
The Encyclopedia of Agrochemicals provides coverage of a wide range of topics contributed by experts world wide. The work emphasizes the chemicals used in agriculture for management of pests, and covers their development, use, metabolism, toxicology, and mode of action. The chemicals covered include...
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Personal Name(s): | Plimmer, Jack R., editor |
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New York, NY:
Wiley,
2003
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online resource |
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englisch |
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9780471263630 |
DOI: |
10.1002/047126363X |
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Agrochemikalie ; Agrikulturchemie ; Düngemittel ; Pestizid ; Pflanzenschutzmittel |
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The Encyclopedia of Agrochemicals provides coverage of a wide range of topics contributed by experts world wide. The work emphasizes the chemicals used in agriculture for management of pests, and covers their development, use, metabolism, toxicology, and mode of action. The chemicals covered include pesticides, such as the herbicides (weed killers), insecticides, and fungicides. Applications of biotechnology are included, as are discussions of natural products and growth regulators. Fertilizers and soil fertility are covered at length, as well as the persistence of pesticide residues, their degradation, environmental transport, and the implications of their residues in the environmental. Toxicological and regulatory implications are included throughout. Provides an introduction to the field of agrochemicals Includes a comprehensive range of topics, emphasizing chemicals used in pest management and soil fertility. Contains contributions from experts around the world. Focuses on the chemistry, properties, toxicology, biotechnology, regulatory, and environmental aspects of agrochemicals. This work is a single source reference containing authoritative articles, definitions, literature citations, and suggestions for further reading. |