Plant Toxicology Management : Insecticides Fungicides and Rodenticides
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The role and environmental effects of pesticides, fungicides and Rodenticides. 3. Integrated pest management in Indian agriculture. 4. Integrated pest management in Basmati rice. 5. Pest management in vegetable crops. 6. Insecticides act--1968. 7. Insecticides act --1971. 8. The destructive insects and pests act. 9. Pesticide regulations. 10. Risk mitigation decision for ten Rodenticides. 11. Monitoring of pesticide residues in products of plant origin. 12. Insect pests of crops. 13. Farmers perceptions, knowledge and practices related to rice IPM-a case study. Bibliography.
The book considers the effects of air, water, and soil pollutants on plants as well as the molecular basis of toxic effects with respect to plant structure and function. Supplies numerous horticultural and agricultural examples to illustrate key topics in the text. Discusses recent detoxification and remediation strategies. Provides a thorough and unique overview of plants as a complex hierarchy of structures comprised of organs, tissues, and cells. This book imparts a thorough analysis of the use of pesticides, fungicides and rodenticides and their effect on plant health as well as on human beings.
The book considers the effects of air, water, and soil pollutants on plants as well as the molecular basis of toxic effects with respect to plant structure and function. Supplies numerous horticultural and agricultural examples to illustrate key topics in the text. Discusses recent detoxification and remediation strategies. Provides a thorough and unique overview of plants as a complex hierarchy of structures comprised of organs, tissues, and cells. This book imparts a thorough analysis of the use of pesticides, fungicides and rodenticides and their effect on plant health as well as on human beings.
