Pesticides in the Modern World: Effects of Pesticides Exposure (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789533074542)

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.

Author: Margarita Stoytcheva
ISBN-10: 953307454X
ISBN-13: 9789533074542
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 09/12/2011
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.88d