- Hardcover: 332 pages
- Publisher: National Academies Press (2 Nov 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0309065267
- ISBN-13: 978-0309065269
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16 x 2.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,634,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. "The Future Role of Pesticides" explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors.This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide use - concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agriculture - globalization of the economy, biological 'invasions' of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
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Committee on the Future Role of Pesticides in US Agriculture, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Research Council
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Accurate study that try to predict the role of pesticides in the next 10 years, from 1999. A must read book for those envolved with agriculture, but easy to read for everyone that need to understand more about pesticides (without prejudice). We need more of this kind of study for another important subjects allover the world.
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