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Pesticides in the Modern World
Margarita Stoytcheva
其他書名
Effects of Pesticides Exposure
出版IntechOpen, 2011-09-12
主題Technology & Engineering / Pest ControlTechnology & Engineering / General
ISBN953307454X9789533074542
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=mqiVoAEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋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.