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Insecticides: Occurrence, Global Threats & Ecological Impact
Jaime Montgomery (Ed.)
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Hardback. Editor(s): Montgomery, Jaime. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: RNP; TDCH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155. .
In the first chapter of the book, the immunotoxicological risk arising from xenogenous substances is emphasised. Immunotoxicology investigates unwanted adverse effects of xenobiotics on the immune system of man and animals. With regards to insecticides and pest control, several studies showed that the insect endocrine system, especially anti-stress neuropeptides, could be used as a potential target for pest control. The second chapter examines the enhancement of insecticide efficacy specifically by adipokinetic hormones. In the third chapter, the authors propose, based on their research, that the combined use of different methods such as the use of biological control agents of insect ... Read more
In the first chapter of the book, the immunotoxicological risk arising from xenogenous substances is emphasised. Immunotoxicology investigates unwanted adverse effects of xenobiotics on the immune system of man and animals. With regards to insecticides and pest control, several studies showed that the insect endocrine system, especially anti-stress neuropeptides, could be used as a potential target for pest control. The second chapter examines the enhancement of insecticide efficacy specifically by adipokinetic hormones. In the third chapter, the authors propose, based on their research, that the combined use of different methods such as the use of biological control agents of insect ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
Number of Pages
182
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781634834759
SKU
V9781634834759
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