Handbook of Natural Pesticides: Methods: Volume I: Theory, Practice, and Detection - Hardcover

Mandava, N. Bhushan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1315893614 ISBN 13: 9781315893617

Publisher: CRC Press, 2018

Synopsis

This handbook series includes several naturally occurring chemicals that exhibit biological activity. These chemicals are derived from plants, insects, and several microorganisms. Volume I of this series is covers the theory and practice of the strategies for pest control and methods for detection.Moreover, it presents extensive tables that provide the information you need to select the most appropriate bioassay for a particular plant growth regulator or hormone. In addition to the chapters on bioassays, Volume I provides a solid introduction to the theory and practice of natural pesticide use, including in-depth discussions of integrated management systems for weed and pest control, the state-of-the-art use of computers in pest management, and allelochemicals as natural protection. Guidelines on toxicological testing and EPA regulation of natural pesticides are also detailed.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1315893614
• ISBN 13: 9781315893617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 552