Non-Target Effects of Pesticides on Organisms Inhabiting Agroecosystems
Non-Target Effects of Pesticides on Organisms Inhabiting Agroecosystems

Author: Johann G. Zaller

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2019-10-17

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 2889459764

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Pesticide usage is increasing worldwide and considered among the main factors contributing to the global decline in biodiversity. This Research Topic provides an overview of the state-of-knowledge regarding non-target effects of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and rodenticides on a variety of ecosystem functions and organisms. Taxa covered in the contributions include algae, amphibians, aquatic fungi, aquatic insects, bats, bumblebees, butterflies, earthworms, enchytraeids, honeybees, plants, rodents and soil microorganisms. The papers also highlight many gaps in our understanding of non-target effects of pesticides and their consequences for biodiversity and functions of various ecosystems. Overall, it became clear that priorities for future work on pesticides and their effects should more focus on investigating or simulating realistic field situations, i.e., multiple applications of pesticides during the growing season including their temporal and spatial interactions with fauna and flora.

Handbook of Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse
Handbook of Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse

Author: Donald R. Rowe

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-07-09

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13: 0429605420

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This comprehensive reference provides thorough coverage of water and wastewater reclamation and reuse. It begins with an introductory chapter covering the fundamentals, basic principles, and concepts. Next, drinking water and treated wastewater criteria, guidelines, and standards for the United States, Europe and the World Health Organization (WHO) are presented. Chapter 3 provides the physical, chemical, biological, and bacteriological characteristics, as well as the radioactive and rheological properties, of water and wastewater. The next chapter discusses the health aspects and removal treatment processes of microbial, chemical, and radiological constituents found in reclaimed wastewater. Chapter 5 discusses the various wastewater treatment processes and sludge treatment and disposal. Risk assessment is covered in chapter 6. The next three chapters cover the economics, monitoring (sampling and analysis), and legal aspects of wastewater reclamation and reuse. This practical handbook also presents real-world case studies, as well as sources of information for research, potential sources for research funds, and information on current research projects. Each chapter includes an introduction, end-of-chapter problems, and references, making this comprehensive text/reference useful to both students and professionals.

ASM Handbook
ASM Handbook

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Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1997-12

Total Pages: 930

ISBN-13:

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This volume is a comprehensive reference on the basic concepts, methodologies, and information sources dealing with materials selection and its integration with engineering design processes. Contents include contributions from 100+ experts involved with design, materials selection, and manufacturing. Addresses metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites and provides many case histories and examples.