PESTICIDES IN AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Discussing the range of effects of pesticides on food and human safety, water quality, wildlife, and pest management, this book explores the agricultural, economic, and regulatory factors that affect pesticide use. It examines crop and pest ecology, integrated pest management principles, and emergin...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
MARCEL DEKKER, INC.
2002
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| Series: | Books in soils, plants, and the environment
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Add Tag | Summary: | Discussing the range of effects of pesticides on food and human safety, water quality, wildlife, and pest management, this book explores the agricultural, economic, and regulatory factors that affect pesticide use. It examines crop and pest ecology, integrated pest management principles, and emerging analytical tools to improve the efficacy and cost-efficiency of pest control. Expert contributions describe the current status of pesticides issues and those related to pest management. The book summarizes advances and trends in the crop protection industry, such as integrated pest management, hybrid seed and generic pesticide production, improved pesticide formulations, and plant biotechnology. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 330 pages illustrations 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0824708091 |
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