Herbicides

This book is written by Dr. Shobha Sondhia and Dr. Jay G. Varshney who are well-known experts in the field of weed management and herbicide use. The book contains fourteen chapters, beginning with an overview followed by basic information on herbicide chemistry, classification, absorption, transport, mode of action, metabolism in plants, selectivity and resistance, fate and persistence, adjuvants, use of herbicides in major field crops, herbicides residues in soil, food chain, water and its management, effect on soil health, succeeding crop, non target organisms, and herbicide toxicology, which are discussed in detail. In the last two chapters formulations and application techniques and equipments are given with illustrations and figures. At the end of the book, list of herbicides, their common and chemical name along with toxicity class, maximum residue limits, physicochemical properties are also appended. The authors believe that this book will be of immense use as a reference book for the academicians, researchers, students and policy makers for quick reference.