Pesticide Formulation Theory And PracticePesticide Formulation encompasses the basic and applied aspects of pesticide formulation. Beginning with the definition classification possibilities and the need it provides a comprehensive . Treatment on products-preparation and-performance adjuvants laboratory analysis machinery equipment quality packaging labelling application and efficacy. Both the conventional as well as the newer solid and liquid formulations have been covered. Lnnovations in dry and wet flowables slow/controlled release and other products pesticide mixtures analysis and application etc. have been described. Relevant physicochemical/thermodynamic parameters have been duly highlighted. An effort has been made to discuss bio-efficacy in terms of these parameters. All aspects including handling shelf life application and efficacy in relation to pesticide formulation are covered in ten chapters. A glossary of terms of interest in pesticide formulation and allied areas has been additionally included for a reference and use by the plant protection workers and the others concerned with the subject in some way.
Parmar B.S.
