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Herbicides : Environmental Impact Studies and Management Approaches / edited by Ruben Alvarez Fernandez.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Alvarez-Fernandez, Ruben, Editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Herbicides.
- Herbicides--Environmental aspects.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 248 pages) : illustrations (some color)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Herbicides
- Place of Publication:
- IntechOpen 2012
- Rijeka : InTech, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Weeds severely affect crop quality and yield. Therefore, successful farming relies on their control by coordinated management approaches. Among these, chemical herbicides are of key importance. Their development and commercialization began in the 1940's and they allowed for a qualitative increase in crop yield and quality when it was most needed. This book blends review chapters with scientific studies, creating an overview of some the current trends in the field of herbicides. Included are environmental studies on their toxicity and impact on natural populations, methods to reduce herbicide inputs and therefore overall non-target toxicity, and the use of bioherbicides as natural alternatives.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9789535151814
- 9535151819
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