Author : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water Programs
Publisher :
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Aquatic animals
ISBN :
Author : Samuel Denton Faust
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,61 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Science
ISBN :
Author : James R. Sanborn
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,99 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Aquatic ecology
ISBN :
Author : Milton D Taylor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 36,35 MB
Release : 2002-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780415239172
The coastal tropics comprise some of the most sensitive and yet the most understudied ecosystems in the world. Coastal plains and river valleys are also home to agriculture on a vast scale, and it is not surprising to find that streams and rivers receive the majority of agricultural runoff, carrying the residues of insecticides, fungicides and other pesticides into estuaries and coastal zones. There is a growing awareness of the urgent need to develop strategies to help productive, healthy and economically viable agriculture to coexist with natural resources. Pesticide Residues in Tropical Coastal Ecosystems brings together toxicology experts from around the world to assess pesticide burdens in many of the major food-producing tropical countries. It provides a unique set of case studies, chronicling pesticide usage and its ecotoxicological impact in coastal regions. A practical guide to recent research findings and applications, it is essential reading for environmental professionals, ecotoxicologists, marine chemists and agrochemists.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 41,85 MB
Release : 1993-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309049334
How can the United States meet demands for agricultural production while solving the broader range of environmental problems attributed to farming practices? National policymakers who try to answer this question confront difficult trade-offs. This book offers four specific strategies that can serve as the basis for a national policy to protect soil and water quality while maintaining U.S. agricultural productivity and competitiveness. Timely and comprehensive, the volume has important implications for the Clean Air Act and the 1995 farm bill. Advocating a systems approach, the committee recommends specific farm practices and new approaches to prevention of soil degradation and water pollution for environmental agencies. The volume details methods of evaluating soil management systems and offers a wealth of information on improved management of nitrogen, phosphorus, manure, pesticides, sediments, salt, and trace elements. Landscape analysis of nonpoint source pollution is also detailed. Drawing together research findings, survey results, and case examples, the volume will be of interest to federal, state, and local policymakers; state and local environmental and agricultural officials and other environmental and agricultural specialists; scientists involved in soil and water issues; researchers; and agricultural producers.
Author : Pardeep Singh
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 22,7 MB
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0323904904
Pesticides in the Natural Environment: Sources, Health Risks, and Remediation presents the direct and indirect impacts of the use of pesticides on the environment, human health, and agriculture. The book explores sustainable alternatives to pesticide use, along with policies for regulations and remediation techniques. Bridging the gap between regulations and the tangible environmental threat, the book proposes practical solutions while also providing important context on the hazards of pesticides. It highlights the influence on climate change, offering a holistic perspective for researchers in environmental science, policymakers, and land managers.The book introduces pesticides and their applications, then goes on to cover their impact on various ecosystems in the natural environment. Health risks are covered, followed by various remediation techniques, such as biological processes, phytoremediation, and chemical treatments. - Describes the impact of pesticides on the environment, human health and the food chain as well as regulations and policies to address the impact - Presents remediation strategies and techniques for pesticides in a variety of ecosystems, along with potential alternatives - Includes case studies to illustrate the proper management of pesticides and intervention
Author : Otto Richter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 45,61 MB
Release : 2008-07-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 3527614788
This book is concerned with modelling the fate of organic substances in the soil. Once a chemical enters the soil it is subject to various transformation processes. It partitions between the liquid, solid and gaseous phase, it is sorbed to different binding sites with a different strength of bonding, it may decay by a simple chemical process or it may be transformed by microorganisms. Solute transport through soil and subsurface is mediated by water flow and is strongly influenced by solute sorption. To complicate matters, soil structures are heterogeneous. All these processes are embedded in a spatio-temporal hierarchy. The book brings together many different aspects of environmental fate modelling of pesticides comprising such diverse subjects as, e.g., compartment theory, nonlinear biological degradation models, modelling toxicity, parameter identification, coupling of physical and biological processes, pedotransfer functions, translation of models across scales, coupling geographical information systems with models, and FUZZY-approaches.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 24,70 MB
Release : 2000-11-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309172942
Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: Advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide useâ€"concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agricultureâ€"globalization of the economy, biological "invasions" of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
Author : Hwei-Hsien Cheng
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,5 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Pesticides
ISBN : 9780891187912
Pesticides in the soil environment - an overview. Pesticide sources to the soil and principles of spray physics. The retention processes: mechanisms. Sorption estimates for modeling. Abiotic transformations in water, sediments, and soil. Biological transformation processes of pesticides. Volatilization and vapor transport processes. Organic chemical transport to Groundwater. Movement of pesticides into surface waters. Modeling pesticide fate in soils. Efficacy of soil-applied pesticides. Impact of pesticides on the environment. Risk/benefit and regulations. Chemical index.
Author : Alfred S.Y. Chau
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 27,62 MB
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 1351078100
This book, collected by Mr. Chau and Dr. Afghan, is devoted to the broad and important topic of pesticides. It examines important facets such as the significance of the problem, the chemistry of pesticides, and principles and techniques. It will provide excellent reference material for producers, users and testing agencies.
