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Insecticides and Pesticides: Agricultural Crop Protection

ISBN

9781632397942

Author

Nancy Cahoy

Publisher

Callisto Reference

Language

English

Publication Year

2017

Category

Agricultural Sciences - Plant Pathology

Price

USD 142

Description

Agricultural crop protection is the method of managing plant diseases, weeds and other pests that affect the agricultural cultivation and forestry. Insecticides and pesticides are an important component of this field of study. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach and also discusses the various techniques that are involved in crop protection like biological pest control, barrier based approaches, biotechnology based approaches, etc. It not only sheds light on the different techniques and strategies of crop production but also focuses on its effects on the plant and human health making it a comprehensive text. This book includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field.