Future role of pesticides in us agriculture, the
Auteur :
National Research Council / Commission on Life Sciences / Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology / Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources / Committee on the Future Role of Pesticides in US Agriculture
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309065269
Date de publication :
2 déc. 2000
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. This book explores the role of chemical pesticides and identifies the opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use.