Chemical Pesticides Mode of Action and Toxicology [Hardcover]

Environmental-friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the world's media. This, in turn, has led to increased questioning and investigation of chemical pesticides. Stenersen's concise and timely introduction to chemical pesticides describes these compounds according to their mode of action at the cellular and biochemical level.

Chemical Pesticidesprovides answers to questions such as why pesticides are toxic to the target organism and why pesticides are toxic to some organisms and not others. It describes how various poisons interfere with biochemical processes in organisms. The book also explores how resistance to pesticides develops, how resistance can be used to illustrate the theory of evolution, and how it can be used to produce herbicide-resistant crop plants. Legal matters and potential environmental problems are also discussed.

By providing an integrated, yet simple description of modern chemical pesticides, the author provides a relevant text for professionals and students in biological disciplines such as biochemistry, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary science.INTRODUCTION
Motivation
Pesticides and Opinion
A Great Market
Nomenclature, Definitions and Terminology
Helpful Reading
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
General Toxicology
Insect Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Neurophysiology
Pesticides
Side Effects of Pesticides
WHY IS A TOXICANT POISONOUS
Seven Routes to Death
How to Measure Toxicity
Endpoints
Dose and Effect
Dose and Response
LD50 and Related Parameters
Acute and Chronic Toxicity
Interactions
Mechanisms of Interactions
Examples
PESTICIDES INTERFERING WITH PROCESSES IMPORTANT TO ALL ORGANISMS
Pesticides that Disturb Energy Production
Anabolic and CatabolilóS