Discussing a developing topic of importance to both the producers and users of agrochemicals, this study provides an outlook on the environmental impacts of the production and use of agrochemicals. In addition to detailed accounts of recommended analytical methodologies for environmental samples, an in-depth overview is given of recent developments in the use of computer simulation models for assessing environmental fate. The work also covers the current status of biosensors for the in vitro measurement of environmental analysis, the volatization of agrochemicals and the estimation of...

Provides a timely and comprehensive review of all methods of remediation of land and water contaminated by pesticides with contributions from experts in industry, government and academia.

The safe disposal of pesticide wastes is one of the most critical issues in the whole field of pesticide technology and this book covers all the main methods for reducing the concentration of pesticide waste, including incineration and destruction by micro-organisms (bioremediation). It discusses new remediation methods, pesticide production and generation of pesticide waste, focusing on the...