Pesticide Chemistry And Toxicology

Author : Dileep K. Singh
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781608051373

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Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology by Dileep K. Singh Pdf

Pesticide control involves killing pest organisms or otherwise preventing them from destructive behavior. Pesticides are either natural or synthetic and are applied to target pests in a myriad of formulations (EC,WP, SP, FP, G etc.) and application technology systems (sprays, baits, slow-release diffusion, dust, etc.). In recent years, the bacterial genes coding for insecticidal proteins have been incorporated into various crops that dealt with the mortality of the pests feeding on them. Many other eco-friendly methods for insect pest control such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), use of bio-pesticides etc., are becoming popular. Bio-pesticides and IPM should show good growth in the future, as there is growing concern for the eco-friendly organic agriculture and could be achieved through Good Agriculture Practices (GAP). Use of pesticides requires a proper understanding of the chemistry, their handling and their use in crop protection or hygiene. These are toxic chemicals and require a good understanding of therapy and antidotes at the time of poisoning. This e-book covers pesticide chemistry, metabolic/degradation pathways, biochemical toxicology, therapy and antidotes, nano-pesticides and terminologies associated with pesticide toxicology. the book should serve as a text book for academia, or as a reference work for agriculturists, environmentalists and industry professionals.

Author : S. Matsunaka,D. H. Hutson,S. D. Murphy
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483150451

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Mode of Action, Metabolism and Toxicology by S. Matsunaka,D. H. Hutson,S. D. Murphy Pdf

Pesticide Chemistry: Human Welfare and the Environment, Volume 3: Mode of Action, Metabolism and Toxicology covers the proceeding of the Fifth International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry. This book is organized into three parts that tackle relevant issues regarding the use of pesticide. The opening part tackles topics relevant to the biochemistry of pests and mode of action of pesticides, such as influence of chlorinated and parathyroid insecticide on cellular calcium regulatory mechanisms; behavioral and lethal actions of amidines on invertebrates; and insect chitin synthetase as biochemical probe for insecticidal compounds. The second part encompasses metabolism and degradation of pesticides and xenobiotics and includes topics on propesticides; selective toxicity conferred by activation; and comparative biochemistry of animal, plant, and microorganism oxidases. The last part covers the toxicology of pesticides and xenobiotics, including the role of biochemical studies in modern toxicological assessment of pesticides; neurophysiological and behavioral assessment of pesticide toxicity; and genetic toxicology applied to the assessment of mutagenic, carcinogenic, and teratogenic action of pesticides and related compounds. This book will be of great interest to chemists, biologists, botanists, and entomologists or professionals whose line of work involves the use of pesticides and who are concerned with pesticide side-effects to the users and the environment.

Author : Junshi Miyamoto,Philip C. Kearney
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCSC:32106005969875

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Pesticide Chemistry, Human Welfare and the Environment: Mode of action, metabolism, and toxicology by Junshi Miyamoto,Philip C. Kearney Pdf

Author : Davor Zeljezic,Marin Mladinic
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1781548765

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Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology by Davor Zeljezic,Marin Mladinic Pdf

Author : Jørgen Stenersen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0203646835

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Chemical Pesticides Mode of Action and Toxicology by Jørgen Stenersen Pdf

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.

Author : P. Varo
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483284798

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Pesticide Chemistry–3 by P. Varo Pdf

Pesticide Chemistry—3 provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of pesticide chemistry. This book discusses the development of pesticide industry and the progress in pesticide toxicology. Organized into 22 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the important findings with respect to the design of inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase. This text then reviews the statistical, analytical, toxicological, and philosophical role of pesticide residue analysis within the evaluation of environment and food problems. Other chapters consider the factors that influence the persistence of pesticides that are common to both soils and plants. This book discusses as well the insect anti-feeding substances contained in plant leaves, which are widely surveyed by monitoring with leaf-disc test. The final chapter deals with the biological tests necessary for investigating the biochemical and toxicity effects of pesticides to individual species in the plant and animal kingdom. This book is a valuable resource for environmentalists, residue chemists, residue analysts, toxicologists, and official crop protection experts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 2407 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780080922010

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Hayes' Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology by Anonim Pdf

The Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is a comprehensive, two-volume reference guide to the properties, effects, and regulation of pesticides that provides the latest and most complete information to researchers investigating the environmental, agricultural, veterinary, and human-health impacts of pesticide use. Written by international experts from academia, government, and the private sector, the Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is an in-depth examination of critical issues related to the need for, use of, and nature of chemicals used in modern pest management. This updated 3e carries on the book’s tradition of serving as the definitive reference on pesticide toxicology and recognizes the seminal contribution of Wayland J. Hayes, Jr., co-Editor of the first edition. Feature: Presents a comprehensive look at all aspects of pesticide toxicology in one reference work. Benefit: Saves researchers time in quickly accessing the very latest definitive details on toxicity of specific pesticides as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles. Feature: Clear exposition of hazard identification and dose response relationships in each chapter featuring pesticide agents and actions Benefit: Connects the experimental laboratory results to real-life applications in human health, animal health and the environment. Feature: All major classes of pesticide considered. Benefit: Provides relevance to a wider variety of researchers who are conducting comparative work in pesticides or their health impacts. Feature: Different routes of exposure critically evaluated. Benefit: Connects the loop between exposure and harmful affects to those who are researching the affects of pesticides on humans or wildlife.

Author : Philip C. Kearney,J. Miyamoto,S. Matsunaka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0080292194

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Pesticide Chemistry by Philip C. Kearney,J. Miyamoto,S. Matsunaka Pdf

Author : Timothy T. Marrs,Bryan Ballantyne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-02-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0471496448

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Pesticide Toxicology and International Regulation by Timothy T. Marrs,Bryan Ballantyne Pdf

Dieser Band gehört zur bekannten Wiley-Reihe 'Current Toxicology Series' und befasst sich ausführlich mit der Pestizidtoxikologie. Untersucht werden Pestizide nach Gruppen (z. B. Insektizide und Fungizide), ihre Rückstände in Lebensmitteln sowie die Metabolisierung von Pestiziden. Darüber hinaus werden berufsbezogene Aspekte und die Behandlung von Vergiftungserscheinungen umfassend diskutiert. "Pesticide Toxicology" ist das erste einbändige Werk zum Thema Pestizide, das spezialisierte und dennoch umfassende Informationen sowohl für Experten als auch für Doktoranden bereit hält. Herausgeber Timothy Marrs ist ein international anerkannter Experte in der Pestizidforschung und genießt großes Ansehen auf dem Gebiet der Toxikologie. Geschrieben wurde der Band von einem Team international renommierterToxikologen.

Author : J. Miyamoto,Philip C. Kearney
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1983-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0080292283

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Pesticide Chemistry - Human Welfare and the Environment by J. Miyamoto,Philip C. Kearney Pdf

Author : Timothy T. Marrs,Bryan Ballantyne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470091661

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Pesticide Toxicology and International Regulation by Timothy T. Marrs,Bryan Ballantyne Pdf

This book brings together key features of the toxicology and occupational hazards of pesticides and the way their use is regulated in the main trading regions of the world. There are chapters on each of the main groups of insecticides, namely organochlorines, anticholinesterases and pyrethrins and pyrethroids. The book also covers fungicides and herbicides, as well as more specialised agents such as microbial pesticides. The risks and hazards to humans are considered, both occupational and through the consumption of contaminated foodstuffs. Additionally, clinical aspects of pesticide poisoning are discussed. The possibility of harm from pesticide exposure has led to the development of national and international regulations governing the application of pesticides. The book describes the regulatory systems in three major economic areas: the North American Free Trade Area (USA, Canada and Mexico), the European Union and Japan. This book should be of interest to all individuals working on the development and application of pesticides anywhere in the world. All those involved in the manufacture, regulation and toxicology of pesticides should also benefit from reading this book.

Author : Junshi Miyamoto,Philip C. Kearney
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCSC:32106005969867

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Pesticide Chemistry, Human Welfare and the Environment: Natural products by Junshi Miyamoto,Philip C. Kearney Pdf

Author : Lucio G. Costa,Corrado L. Galli,Sheldon D. Murphy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642708985

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Toxicology of Pesticides by Lucio G. Costa,Corrado L. Galli,Sheldon D. Murphy Pdf

The protection of human health and food and fiber resources against the ravages of pests of many sorts is a continuous struggle by all people in the world. The use of chemical pesticides as an aid in this struggle is now also global. These chemicals are deliberately added to the environment for the purpose of killing or injuring some form of life. Because pesticides are generally less selectively toxic than would be desired, non-target species, including humans, must be protected from injury by these chemicals. This can only be achieved by thorough understanding of the comparative toxicology of these compounds, and by minimizing human (and other desirable species) exposure. The latter can only be achieved by sound regulatory policies that utilize scientific principles and data, properly tempered by both gaps in that data and sociologic and economic considerations. This book contains the proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Toxicology of Pesticides: Experimental, Clinical and Regulatory Perspectives" held in Riva del Garda on October 6-15, 1986. This NATO-ASI has been promoted by the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington at Seattle, by the Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, University of Milano and by the Giovanni Lorenzini Foundation, and has been sponsored by both the Society of Toxicology (USA) and the Italian Society of Toxicology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128236758

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Herbicides by Anonim Pdf

Herbicides: Chemistry, Efficacy, Toxicology, and Environmental Impacts addresses contemporary debates on herbicide toxicology. The reader is offered a comprehensive overview of this complex topic, presented by internationally recognized experts. Information presented will inform discussions on the use of herbicides in modern agricultural and other systems, and their potential non-target effects on human populations and various ecosystems. The book covers these matters in concise language appropriate to engage both specialists in the research community and informed persons responsible for legislative, funding, and public health matters in the community at large. The use of herbicides is an essential pillar of modern agricultural production systems. Weeds, if uncontrolled, would reduce crop yield and result in massive economic damage. Recently, the heavy reliance on single herbicides has been linked to the development of weed resistance. To combat resistant weeds, farmers are advised to use a mix of several herbicides and to increase herbicide application rates. As a result, the toxicity of herbicides on human health and the environment has become a controversial topic. Offers a comprehensive overview of herbicide science in modern agricultural systems Addresses the complex problems that can arise from herbicide use and misuse, including weed resistance, pollution, and human health issues Uses recent examples to demonstrate the topical nature of this issue

Author : Christa Fest,K.-J. Schmidt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642978760

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The Chemistry of Organophosphorus Pesticides by Christa Fest,K.-J. Schmidt Pdf

Our intention has been to provide a short introduction to the chemistry and mode of action of insecticidal phosphoric acid compounds, with particular reference to the relationship between structure and activity. The yearly production of these pesticides is now approaching 100,000 tons and thus offers an important example of applied research. If, however, one examines the historical develop ment of these compounds, it is apparent that this was preceded by a hundred years of pure chemistry of phosphorus. The utility of the phosphoric acid pesticides is undisputed today - and furthermore it can be expected that they will solve many of the world's nutritional problems" yet from this field of applied research many paths are now leading back into basic research in chemistry, biochemistry, biology and toxicology etc. This clearly illustrates the problem of attempting to define pure and applied research. Originally, this book was conceived for students of chemistry who, on completion of their study, were uncertain about the place of applied research in industry but it was soon clear that such material, when supplemented with further data, would serve as an introduction to the field of pesticidal phosphoric acid compounds for many technicians, officials and scientists who, in various authorities in agriculture, in chemical and biological research, are concerned with the problems of crop protection and more recently with questions of pollution of the environ ment.