Pesticide Risk Assessment In Rice Paddies Theory And Practice

Author : Ettore Capri,Dimitrios Karpouzas
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080551149

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Pesticide Risk Assessment in Rice Paddies: Theory and Practice by Ettore Capri,Dimitrios Karpouzas Pdf

Rice is cultivated throughout the world under submerged conditions. The high water requirements and the heavy pesticide load used in rice paddies worldwide have resulted in contamination of associated surface water, such as streams, ditches, rivers and lakes. The uniform risk assessment approach which has been developed for other crops is not applicable to rice paddies, because of the specific conditions applied to rice cultivation. Pesticide Risk Assessment in Rice Paddies: Theory and Practice fills the gap in information on this subject. Written by experts, this book summarizes the methods used for pesticide risk assessment in rice paddies, the limitations and problems encountered and future developments. It also examines the various agronomic, pesticide application and risk assessment approaches used in different rice cultivated zones in Asia, America and Europe and is an essential reference for those working in this area. * The only up-to-date book dealing with pesticide risk assessment in the flooded conditions of rice paddies * Offers guidelines on the use and application of existing modeling tools, specific for rice cultivation * Presents the differences and similarities in rice cropping systems and how these relate to pesticide risk assessment

Author : Andreas Kortekamp
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789533074764

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Herbicides and Environment by Andreas Kortekamp Pdf

Herbicides are much more than just weed killers. They may exhibit beneficial or adverse effects on other organisms. Given their toxicological, environmental but also agricultural relevance, herbicides are an interesting field of activity not only for scientists working in the field of agriculture. It seems that the investigation of herbicide-induced effects on weeds, crop plants, ecosystems, microorganisms, and higher organism requires a multidisciplinary approach. Some important aspects regarding the multisided impacts of herbicides on the living world are highlighted in this book. I am sure that the readers will find a lot of helpful information, even if they are only slightly interested in the topic.

Author : Sumitra Arora
Publisher : CABI
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780646336

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Pesticide Risk Assessment by Sumitra Arora Pdf

We have been witnessing a silent chemical revolution over the past half century. Pesticides bring widespread environmental contamination, with residues detected far from their site of application. These substances are playing havoc with the lives of humans and the environment because of their indiscriminate use. Pesticide Risk Assessment describes the environmental risks associated with the injudicious use of pesticides and their mixtures, their methods of estimation and assessment, and their regulation. It also contains methods to reduce and minimize the risks associated with the use of pesticides. The book: Examines pesticides, their impact on the environment, mode of action, estimation methods, risk assessment, mixture toxicity, alternatives for risk reduction, and regulatory aspects.Includes global case studies detailing cases of pesticide poisoning, and the health effects of exposure to pesticides. Covers risks to human health, aquifers and aquatic organisms, pollinators, soil micro flora and fauna, terrestrial organisms and wildlife. Suitable for anyone involved in pesticide application and integrated pest management, this is essential reading for researchers, scientists, extension workers and policy makers.

Author : Dennis J. Paustenbach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1319 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119551102

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Human and Ecological Risk Assessment by Dennis J. Paustenbach Pdf

Understand the fundamentals of human risk assessment with this introduction and reference Human risk assessments are a precondition for virtually all industrial action or environmental regulation, all the more essential in a world where chemical and environmental hazards are becoming more abundant. These documents catalog potential environmental, toxicological, ecological, or other harms resulting from a particular hazard, from chemical spills to construction projects to dangerous workplaces. They turn on a number of variables, of which the most significant is the degree of human exposure to the hazardous agent or process. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment combines the virtues of a textbook and reference work to introduce and analyze these vital documents. Beginning with the foundational theory of human health risk assessment, it then supplies case studies and detailed analysis illustrating the practice of producing risk assessment documents. Fully updated and authored by leading authorities in the field, the result is an indispensable work. Readers of the second edition of Human and Ecological Risk Assessment will also find: Over 40 entirely new case studies reflecting the latest in risk assessment practice Detailed discussion of hazards including air emissions, contaminated food and soil, hazardous waste sites, and many more Case studies from multiple countries to reflect diverse international standards Human and Ecological Risk Assessment is ideal for professionals and advanced graduate students in toxicology, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, environmental science, and all related subjects.

Author : Dhawan, A.K.,Singh, Balwinder,Arora, R.
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789386347824

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Theory And Practice Of Integrated Pest Management by Dhawan, A.K.,Singh, Balwinder,Arora, R. Pdf

The dominance of insects in the world fauna has made them the humanity's greatest rival for the world's food resources, both directly by eating the plants cultivated for food and indirectly as vectors of pathogens attacking these plants. Agricultural scientists and especially entomologists have strived hard to develop a diversity of cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical weapons during the last more than two centuries to gain dominance over insects. However, there is evidence that insect pest problems have escalated with an increasing cropping intensity and with the use of agrochemicals inherent in modern agriculture. Consequently, Indian plant protection scientists have intensified research on the development of pest management tactics and effective pest management systems have been designed for all the important crops in the country. This book, consisting of 29 chapters, draws together the diverse literature on the subject of insect pest management in agriculture and contains contributions written by scientists having extensive experience with insect pest problems in Indian agriculture. The first half of the book is devoted to the principles and components of pest management including factors affecting pest populations, construction of life tables, coevolution of insects and plants, pest forecasting, pesticides, IGRs, botanicals, entomopathogenic nematodes and molecular approaches, etc. The different tactics for the management of major insect pests of principal agricultural crops of India, viz. rice, maize, wheat, forage crops, cotton, sugarcane, vegetables, fruits, oilseeds, pulse crops, jute, mesta and tobacco have been discussed in the second half of the book. The book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of insect pest management in agriculture under Indian conditions and would prove indispensable for students, teachers and researchers in agricultural entomology in India and other Asian countries.

Author : Charles Yoe,Robert Griffin,Stephanie Bloem
Publisher : CABI
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780648798

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Handbook of Phytosanitary Risk Management by Charles Yoe,Robert Griffin,Stephanie Bloem Pdf

Phytosanitary risk management is essential to the global economy as well as the world's ability to feed itself. This book is about understanding the fundamentals of phytosanitary risk management for trade and non-trade issues, and how to manage those risks in an effective and efficient manner that is consistent with the international regulatory framework. Its purpose is to provide the international phytosanitary community and its principal stakeholders with a strong foundation in risk management concepts and a thorough guide to best practices.

Author : Claudio Colosio,Aristidis M. Tsatsakis,Stefan Mandic-Rajcevic,Athanasios Alegakis
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128125625

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Exposure and Risk Assessment of Pesticide Use in Agriculture by Claudio Colosio,Aristidis M. Tsatsakis,Stefan Mandic-Rajcevic,Athanasios Alegakis Pdf

Exposure and Risk Assessment of Pesticide Use in Agriculture: Approaches, Tools and Advances offers an overview of the different methods available in toxicology for pesticide exposure and risk assessment, ranging from the regulatory field, to in-field research studies. The book provides technical background on each method, describing known and grounded tools, new uses of tools and development prospects. This book is ideal for researchers in pesticide toxicology, exposure toxicology, toxicologic risk assessment, occupational hygiene and medicine, and pesticide toxicology as well as occupational health and industrial hygiene practitioners, regulatory experts of corporate and public bodies, and advanced students. Covers pesticide exposure and risk assessment, ranging from fundamentals to advanced theory Explains methods that are useful for both experts and non-experts Details the use of each method for exposure and risk assessment, also including links to additional resources and further reading

Author : Agnes C. Rola,Prabhu L. Pingali
Publisher : IRRI CABI
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789712200373

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Pesticides, Rice Productivity, and Farmers' Health by Agnes C. Rola,Prabhu L. Pingali Pdf

Introduction and overview of conclusions; Pest-related yield losses in rice: reality and perceptions; Crop protection technologies; A profile of pesticide use for rice; Choice of crop protection technologies under risk: an expected utility maximization framework; Pesticide exposure, farmers' health, and choice of pest control technologies; IPM implementation in the Philippines: a policy overview; Regulating pesticide use in Philippine agricultural production: some policy considerations.

Author : Andreas Schaeffer,Paul J. van den Brink,Fred Heimbach,Simon P. Hoy,Frank M. W. de Jong,Jorg Rombke,Martina Roß-Nickoll,Jose P. Sousa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-14
Category : Pesticides
ISBN : 113811796X

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Semi-Field Methods for the Environmental Risk Assessment of Pesticides in Soil by Andreas Schaeffer,Paul J. van den Brink,Fred Heimbach,Simon P. Hoy,Frank M. W. de Jong,Jorg Rombke,Martina Roß-Nickoll,Jose P. Sousa Pdf

Based on discussions at the 2007 SETAC Europe PERAS Workshop in Coimbra, this book summarizes the higher tier terrestrial risk assessment of plant protection products (PPPs). Influential regulators, academics, and industry scientists provide a comprehensive, science-based view to guide regulatory authorities and manufacturers in assessing the higher tier terrestrial risks of PPPs in the environment. It examines various types of semi-field methods for soil assessment, including the use of terrestrial model ecosystems for pesticide risk assessment. In addition, the text explores legislative and regulatory issues and offers technical recommendations.

Author : James L. Baker
Publisher : Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Aquatic ecology
ISBN : WISC:89057641003

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Aquatic Dialogue Group, Pesticide Risk Assessment and Mitigation by James L. Baker Pdf

Author : Paul L Knechtges
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781449675509

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Food Safety: Theory and Practice by Paul L Knechtges Pdf

Written from a “farm-to-fork” perspective, Food Safety: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive overview of food safety and discusses the biological, chemical, and physical agents of foodborne diseases. Early chapters introduce students to the history and fundamental principles of food safety. Later chapters provide an overview of the risk and hazard analysis of different foods and the important advances in technology that have become indispensable in controlling hazards in the modern food industry. The text covers critically important topics and organizes them in a manner to facilitate learning for those who are, or who may become, food safety professionals. Topics Covered • Risk and hazard analysis of goods • The prevention of foodborne illnesses and diseases • Safety management of the food supply • Food safety laws, regulations, enforcement, and responsibilities • The pivotal role of food sanitation/safety inspectors Instructor Resources PowerPoint Presentations, Test Bank, and an Instructor’s Manual, are available as free downloads.

Author : George W. Ware
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0387986278

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Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology by George W. Ware Pdf

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology provides detailed review articles concerned with aspects of chemical contaminants, including pesticides, in the total environment with toxicological considerations and consequences.

Author : Larry P. Pedigo,Marlin E. Rice
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781478627708

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Entomology and Pest Management by Larry P. Pedigo,Marlin E. Rice Pdf

Pedigo and Rice expertly combine basic and applied entomology in this reader-friendly, pedagogically rich text. Assuming only a background in elementary biology, the authors present the major elements of general entomology before moving on to concepts in insect biology and ecology necessary for understanding insect pest management. Both theory and practice are emphasized as readers explore pertinent topics. The authors discuss pest-management issues—both preventive and curative—as aspects of applied ecology, with solutions considering environmental quality, profitability, and durability. Insect diagnostic boxes with detailed information on distribution, importance, appearance, and life cycles of particular species and groups appear throughout the text. Readers will come away with a comprehensive introduction to applied, sustainable pest management appropriate for whatever commodities they must handle.

Author : Britt Maestroni,Andrew Cannavan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128161562

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Integrated Analytical Approaches for Pesticide Management by Britt Maestroni,Andrew Cannavan Pdf

Integrated Analytical Approaches for Pesticide Management provides proven laboratory practices/examples and methods necessary to control pesticides in food and water in various environments. The book presents insights into good laboratory practices and examples of methods used in individual specialist laboratories, thus enabling stakeholders in the agri-food industry to appreciate the importance of proven, reliable data and the associated quality assurance approaches for end product testing for toxic levels of contaminant residues in food. The book is written in a rigorous, but simple, way to make sure that a broad range of readers can appreciate its technical content. The book's practical nature and generic guidelines distinguish it from others in the marketplace. Provides coverage of risk assessment and effective testing technologies Covers generic guidelines on pesticide analysis on different environmental matrices for use in the developed and developing world Presents the most up-to-date information in research sample testing preparation and method validation to detect pesticide residues in food Includes examples of each method for practical application Demonstrates proven, reliable research data and the associated quality assurance approaches for end product testing for food, water and soil sediment Describes the concept of integrated analytical approaches for pesticide management practices

Author : Sumitra Arora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Pesticides
ISBN : 1780646666

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Pesticide Risk Assessment by Sumitra Arora Pdf