This is the first volume in the major, three-volume set, "Herbicides". The volumes cover every aspect of the control of unwanted and invasive plants, building on high-quality research by experts around the world. The volumes cover current herbicides, their efficacy and their implications, as well as providing exposure for new and emerging technologies. Major themes covered by the books include: the current state of research into herbicides, discussed through detailed case studies; new advances in research, for example in relation to transgenic crops; environmental impacts and current approaches to environmental management, such as the fate of herbicides in soil, their impact on water quality and on non-target organisms; causes of and approaches to herbicide resistance; the biochemistry of herbicides; mechanisms and modes of action of current and emerging herbicides; potential new sources of herbicides, such as microalgae and fusel oil; and analytical techniques for determining herbicide efficacy and toxicity. Drawing together scientific research on every aspect of herbicide use, these volumes are immensely useful to students, graduate students and researchers, as well as for professionals in horticulture, agriculture and environmental sciences wishing to be informed about the latest advances in the field.
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