Pesticides in the Modern World - Effects of Pesticides Exposure - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 953307454X ISBN 13 : 9789533074542

Editeur : IntechOpen, 2011

Synopsis

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IntechOpen
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 953307454X
• ISBN 13: 9789533074542
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 390
• Éditeur: Stoytcheva Margarita
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible