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Chemical Pesticides Mode of Action and Toxicology
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Chemical Pesticides Mode of Action and Toxicology
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jorgen Stenersen
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:296 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159 |
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Category/Genre | Environmental science, engineering and technology Pest control |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780748409105
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Classifications | Dewey:668.65 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
Illustrations |
154 equations; 28 Tables, black and white; 42 Illustrations, black and white
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Imprint |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Publication Date |
27 May 2004 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Environmental-friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the world's media. This, in turn, has led to increased questioning and investigation of chemical pesticides. Stenersen's concise and timely introduction to chemical pesticides describes these compounds according to their mode of action at the cellular and biochemical level. Chemical Pesticides provides answers to questions such as why pesticides are toxic to the target organism and why pesticides are toxic to some organisms and not others. It describes how various poisons interfere with biochemical processes in organisms. The book also explores how resistance to pesticides develops, how resistance can be used to illustrate the theory of evolution, and how it can be used to produce herbicide-resistant crop plants. Legal matters and potential environmental problems are also discussed. By providing an integrated, yet simple description of modern chemical pesticides, the author provides a relevant text for professionals and students in biological disciplines such as biochemistry, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary science.
ReviewsThis book provides answers to questions such as why pesticides are toxic to the target organism and why they are toxic to some organisms and not to others. This concise and timely introduction describes these compounds according to their mode of action at the cellular and biochemical level. It describes how various poisons interfere with biochemical processes in organisms The book also explores how resistance to pesticides develops . By providing an integrated, yet simple and easy-to-read, description of modern chemical pesticides, the author provides a relevant text for professionals and students in biological disciplines such as biochemistry, medicine, agriculture and veterinary science.
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