Offers commercially important information for the agro-chemical industry. This book addresses various aspects of public concern relating to human health and the environment including spray drift, bystander, resident and worker exposure. It looks at the future of pesticides in light of the increasing prevalence of genetically modified crops.

It looks at the future of pesticides in light of the increasing prevalence of genetically modified crops Collecting together the most recent research in the area in a single volume, this book is a vital resource for agricultural scientists, agronomists, plant scientists, plant pathologists, entomologists, environmental scientists, public health personnel, toxicologists, crop protection personnel and all those involved in the agrochemical industry and government pesticide registration and legislation.

Preface.Acknowledgements.Chapter 1 Pesticides and agricultural development Chapter 2 Approval of pesticides Chapter 3 Application of pesticides.Chapter 4 Operator exposure.Chapter 5 Spray drift, bystander, resident and worker exposure.Chapter 6 Environmental aspects of spray drift.Chapter 7 Residues in food.Chapter 8 The future of pesticides.Appendices.Index