Pesticides in Agriculture and the Environment (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment, 90)
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"This volume is well written and illustrated. It will provide a useful reference for agriculturalists and pest management specialists … ." - The Quarterly Review of Biology Promo Copy
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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.
Pesticides in Agriculture and the Environment (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment, 90)
Pesticides in Agriculture and the Environment (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment, 90),Willis B. Wheeler,CRC,0824708091,Agriculture - General,Chemical Pollution,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Environmental Science,Environmental aspects,Flowers,General,Pesticides,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
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