Microbe-Induced Degradation of Pesticides Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Singh, Shree Nath (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319832255 ISBN-13: 9783319832258 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology |
Dewey: 579.17 |
Series: Environmental Science and Engineering |
Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.78 lbs) 233 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book focuses on the microbial degradation of endosulfan, lindane, chlorophenols, organochlorine, aldrin, dieldrin, isoproturon and atrazine, etc. which are commonly used in crop fields to kill the pests. Further, it illustrates the role of degradative enzymes, metabolic pathways of degradation, toxicity of metabolites, and the factors regulating the pesticide degradation. In view of persistence of synthetic pesticides, scientists have discovered suitable microbes, such as bacteria, fungi and algae (naturally occurring or genetically engineered) over the years. After successful trials under laboratory and field conditions, these microbes are being used to degrade chemical pesticides in agriculture. As of now 2.56 billion kg of chemical pesticides is used every year to protect agricultural fields against pest attack. These technologies have been found to be highly effective, eco-friendly and cost-effective without disturbing the agro-ecosystems.
As this book contains review articles contributed by various researchers from different countries whose work demonstrates recent advances in microbial degradation of pesticides, it will serve as a ready reckoner and also a valuable quick reference guide for scientists, academicians, cultivators and industrialists alike. |