Pesticide residues in coastal tropical ecosystems: distribution, fate and effects

Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415239172
Date de publication :
21 nov. 2002
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
960 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Coastal plains and river valleys, some of the most sensitive but understudied ecosystems in the world, are home to agriculture on a vast scale. Streams and rivers receive the majority of agricultural runoff, carrying insecticides, fungicides, and other pesticides into estuaries and coastal zones. This volume brings together toxicology experts to as