The aim of the editors of this volume is to use basic and ap- plied studies in the field of mutagenesis to approach a problem of especial concern. The problem is that of the usage of toxic chemi- cals, particularly agricultural chemicals, in ever-increasing quan- tities in those parts of the world that feed the most people. Agri- cultural chemicals that are in use in Pakistan are emphasized here. These are the same chemicals that are in use throughout the develop- ing world, although the quantities of the different types that are used may vary from country to country, and from region to...
The aim of the editors of this volume is to use basic and ap- plied studies in the field of mutagenesis to approach a problem of especial concern. The...