Description
Book SynopsisThe importance of understanding the metabolism of agrochemicals in plants has never been greater. In a world where food safety and environmental concerns are increasing, knowledge of the metabolic processes within plants and the terminal residues of agrochemicals in food crops is invaluable.
Trade Review"...an essential text..." -- Biological Agriculture Horticulture, Vol 18, 2000 "The book can be recommended to research and advanced university students." --Journal of Agronomy & Crop Science, March 2001
Table of ContentsIntroduction -- Regulatory Considerations (T. Roberts).
Experimental Approaches for Plant Metabolism Studies (R. Baloch).
Primary Metabolism of Agrochemicals in Plants (T. Katagi & N. Mikami).
Secondary Metabolism of Agrochemicals in Plants (D. Cole & R. Edwards).
Bound Residues Arising from the Use of Agrochemicals on Plants (M. Skidmore).
The Comparative Metabolism of Agrochemicals in Plants and Mammals (S. Bounds & D. Hutson).
Herbicide Metabolism as a Basis for Selectivity (W. Owen).
Herbicide Safeners and Synergists (K. Hatzios).
Index.
