The Biochemistry and Uses of Pesticides: Structure, Metabolism, Mode of Action and Uses in Crop Protection

This second edition has been greatly expanded and updated to reflect recent developments in the understanding of how pesticides function, how metabolism contributes to selectivity and safety, and how the development of resistance is linked to biochemistry and molecular biology.From reviews of the first'... can be recommended as one of the best accounts of pesticides that has appeared so far.' Agro-Ecosystems'This book will be of value to all involved in pesticide research and crop protection.' biologia plantarum'This book is to be highly recommended as textbook, handbook and reference work.' Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz 'The book fills a gap in the literature and can be recommended to colleagues interested in this field.' Das Ärztliche Laboratorium