Pesticides in the modern world : : effects of pesticides exposure / / edited by Margarita Stoytcheva.

• TeilnehmendeR: Stoytcheva, Margarita,
• Place / Publishing House: Rijeka, Croatia : : InTech,, [2011]; ©2011
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xi, 376 pages) :; illustrations, maps

The introduction of the synthetic organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamate and pyrethroid pesticides by 1950's marked the beginning of the modern pesticides era and a new stage in the agriculture development. Evolved from the chemicals designed originally as warfare agents, the synthetic pesticides demonstrated a high effectiveness in preventing, destroying or controlling any pest. Therefore, their application in the agriculture practices made it possible enhancing crops and livestock's yields and obtaining higher-quality products, to satisfy the food demand of the continuously rising world's population. Nevertheless, the increase of the pesticide use estimated to 2.5 million tons annually worldwide since 1950., created a number of public and environment concerns. This book, organized in two sections, addresses the various aspects of the pesticides exposure and the related health effects. It offers a large amount of practical information to the professionals interested in pesticides issues.