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Title: | Pesticides in the Modern World - Effects of Pesticides Exposure |
Authors: | Margarita Stoytcheva |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
Publisher: | InTech |
Abstract: | 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. |
link: | http://www.intechopen.com/books/pesticides-in-the-modern-world-effects-of-pesticides-exposure |
Keywords: | Agricultural and Biological Sciences |
ISBN: | 978-953-307-454-2 |
Theme: | 教科書-應用科學類 |
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