Pesticides are widely used around the world, and a great deal of research is devoted to finding new solutions to pest problems, whether insects, weeds, pathogens or other pests. This book presents advanced research from recognized experts in the field to provide a new picture of the field. In the first part, the formulations, effects and fate of pesticides are in focus. The contributors present new findings on topics including optimized design of pesticide microemulsion, biodegradable hydrogel as a delivery technology, current international food safety regulations and their implications, pesticides in agricultural products, and the effects of pesticide exposure on the human reproductive system. In part two, some recent trends in pesticide analysis are considered. The reader will gain new knowledge of photolysis of benzimidazole-based pesticides, modern sample preparation techniques, mass spectrometric methodologies, and approaches to non-targeted analyses of pesticides. This is a forward-looking book that will interest readers seeking the latest information on pesticides as well as new research models, approaches and methodologies.
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