PESTICIDES IN THE MODERN WORLD EFFECTS OF PESTICIDES EXPOSURE (HB 2014)

ISBN 10: 953307454X / ISBN 13: 9789533074542

Editore: IntechOpen, 2011

This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide. Codice articolo ABBB-68437

Riassunto:

The introduction of the synthetic organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamate and pyrethroid pesticides by 1950's marked the beginning of the modern pesticides era and a new stage in the agriculture development. Evolved from the chemicals designed originally as warfare agents, the synthetic pesticides demonstrated a high effectiveness in preventing, destroying or controlling any pest. Therefore, their application in the agriculture practices made it possible enhancing crops and livestock's yields and obtaining higher-quality products, to satisfy the food demand of the continuously rising world's population. Nevertheless, the increase of the pesticide use estimated to 2.5 million tons annually worldwide since 1950., created a number of public and environment concerns. This book, organized in two sections, addresses the various aspects of the pesticides exposure and the related health effects. It offers a large amount of practical information to the professionals interested in pesticides issues.

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Titolo: PESTICIDES IN THE MODERN WORLD EFFECTS OF ...
Casa editrice: IntechOpen
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: New