Pesticides

Hamir S. Rathore is a Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at Aligarh Muslim University, India. Leo M.L. Nollet is a Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering Sciences at University College Ghent, Belgium. For more about Dr. Nollet, visit http://www.leonollet.be.

"This book describes the state-of-the-art advances regarding all facets of pesticides, including the pollution of water, soils, atmosphere, food and living organisms and covering environmental health aspects, as well as such a global issue as food safety. It provides an understanding of the complex biological and chemical reactions involved in the interaction of pesticides with soils, waters, vegetation, animals and men. The book brings together information normally spread across several books, and presents a full spectrum of views and information to help readers to evaluate issues and make informed decisions."—Danila Moscone, Department of Chemistry Science and Technology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata""This handbook comprehensively discusses all aspects of pesticides residues in the environment and their implications for the environment and human health."—Yolanda Pico, University of Valencia

• Section I Biocides: Uses and Environmental Pollution of Biocides. Section II Transposition and Transport of Pesticides: Environmental Fate and Transport of Pesticides. Degradation of Pesticides. Pesticide Degradation in Water. Microbial Remediation of Pesticides. Section III Pesticides Residues in the Environment: Pesticide Residues in the Environment. Pesticide Residues in the Atmosphere. Response of Soil Microflora to Pesticides. Pesticide Residues in Surface Water and Groundwater. Section IV Pesticides Residues in Vegetation: Pesticide Residues in Vegetation. Section V Pesticides Residues in Animals: Pesticide Residues in Aquatic Invertebrates. Pesticide Residues in Soil Invertebrates. Pesticide Residues in Fish. Pesticide Residues in Birds and Mammals. Section VI Pesticides and Men: Pesticide Residues in Man. Pesticides and Skin Diseases in Man. Pesticide Residues in Mother's Milk. Section VII Pesticides and Food: Pesticide Residues in Milk and Milk Products. Section VIII Biopesticides: Biopesticides. Section IX Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides: Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides. Index.