Degradation of Pesticides, Desiccation and Defoliation, ACh-Receptors as Targets

by Harry Bergmann (Contribution by), Gabriele Engelhardt (Contribution by), Dieter Martin (Contribution by), Hans-Joachim Mengs (Contribution by), Dieter Otto (Contribution by)

Overview

The series "Chemistry of Plant Protection" continues the handbook "Chemie der Pflanzenschutz- und Schädlingsbekämpfungsmittel", edited by R. Wegler. This volume covers contributions in the fields of pesticide degradation, desiccation and defoliation, and the acetyl choline receptor in insects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642697951
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	02/12/2012
Series:	Chemistry of Plant Protection , #2
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

Microbial Degradation of Pesticides.- Enzymes Involved in the Metabolism of Organophosphorus, Carbamate and Pyrethroid Insecticides.- Insecticide Compounds, Acting on the Acetylcholine Receptor of the Insect Nervous System.- Chemical Manipulation of Desiccation and Defoliation and Essential Aspects for the Application and Development of New Chemical Compounds in the Future.