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The Future Role of Pesticides in Us Agriculture
Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Commission on Life Sciences (Author), Board on Environmental Studies and Toxic (Author)
ISBN: 0309065267     ISBN-13: 9780309065269
Publisher: National Academies Press
OUR PRICE:   $64.60  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: December 2000
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Annotation: 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 book 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.
-- Impending shifts in agriculture.

With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Pest Control
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science
Dewey: 632.950
LCCN: 00011245
Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.3" W x 9.32" (1.57 lbs) 301 pages
 
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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.