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Biodegradation of Pesticides
Fumio . Ed(S): Matsumura
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Description for Biodegradation of Pesticides
Paperback. Editor(s): Matsumura, Fumio. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZ; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 487.
When first developed, chlorinated pesticides such as DDT, dieldrin, and mirex were received with open arms, quickly becoming popular as effective, economic agents against pests. But evidence began to mount that residues of these chemicals remained in the environment, not breaking down, often appearing in plants and animals. By the late seventies many pesticides had achieved a terrible notoriety and were subsequently banned in a number of countries. Of tremendous concern, then, is the persistence of pesticides in the environment. The major thrust of research and development in the area of pesticides has properly been the creation of substances that ... Read more
When first developed, chlorinated pesticides such as DDT, dieldrin, and mirex were received with open arms, quickly becoming popular as effective, economic agents against pests. But evidence began to mount that residues of these chemicals remained in the environment, not breaking down, often appearing in plants and animals. By the late seventies many pesticides had achieved a terrible notoriety and were subsequently banned in a number of countries. Of tremendous concern, then, is the persistence of pesticides in the environment. The major thrust of research and development in the area of pesticides has properly been the creation of substances that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781468440904
SKU
V9781468440904
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99-15
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