Pesticides, Man and Biosphere
Author: O. P. Shukla
Publisher: APH Publishing
Published: 1999-12
Total Pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9788170249733
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Author: O. P. Shukla
Publisher: APH Publishing
Published: 1999-12
Total Pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9788170249733
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rachel Carson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 9780618249060
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe essential, cornerstone book of modern environmentalism is now offered in a handsome 40th anniversary edition which features a new Introduction by activist Terry Tempest Williams and a new Afterword by Carson biographer Linda Lear.
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Agricultural Land Use and Wildlife Resources
Publisher: National Academies
Published: 1970-01-01
Total Pages: 276
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistorical perspective. Wildlife values in a Changing World. New patterns on land and water. Influence of land management on wildlife. Special problems of waters and watersheds. Pesticides and wildlife. Wildlife demage and control. Legislation and administration. Evaluation and Conclusions.
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Special Pesticide Review Group
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 90
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Congress. Senate. Commerce
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Published: 1969
Total Pages: 638
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2000-11-02
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 0309172942
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: Advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide useâ€"concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agricultureâ€"globalization of the economy, biological "invasions" of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
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Published: 1969
Total Pages: 750
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Published: 1980
Total Pages: 90
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 1252
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFebruary issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture
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Published: 1983
Total Pages: 730
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