The Mammalian Metabolism of Agrochemicals, Volume 8, Progress in Pesticide Biochemistry and Toxicology [Hardcover]

D. H. Hutson (Editor), G. D. Paulson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0471951552 | ISBN-13: 978-0471951551 | Edition: Volume 8

Progress in Pesticide Biochemistry and Toxicology Volume 8 Series Editors D. H. Hutson, Shell Research Ltd, Sittingbourne, UK and T. R. Roberts, Hazleton UK, Harrogate, UK The Mammalian Metabolism of Agrochemicals Edited by D. H. Hutson, Shell Research Ltd, Sittingbourne, UK and G. D. Paulson, US Department of Agriculture, Fargo, USA The Mammalian Metabolism of Agrochemicals is the eighth volume in the Progress in Pesticide Biochemistry and Toxicology series, and collates the various aspects of pesticide metabolism in mammals. The main aims of toxicity and metabolism studies are the assessment of the toxicity of a test compound to man and other mammals, and to evaluate the acceptability of residues which might be found in livestock products for human consumption. The Mammalian Metabolism of Agrochemicals covers the biochemical processes involved in the metabolism of xenobiotics, design of studies to meet current regulatory requirements, the metabolism of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, factors effecting pesticide metabolism in man and other mammals and examples of natural toxins. This volume provides a comprehensive and extensively referenced source of information, written by leading researchers in this field.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Volume 5 updates current knowledge of the major insecticide classes and reviews relevant issues in insecticide biochemistry. Volume 6 is devoted to herbicides and plant growth regulators. Covers the status of various herbicides, measurement of worker exposure, the importance of environmental factors due to herbicide movement in soil and more. Volume 7 presents reviews by experts in the field of topical issues on the environmental impact of pesticides. Volume 8 combines diverse aspects of pesticide metabolism studies in mammals to provide an understanding of the toxicity of the test compound and of the parameters which assist in the extrapolation from animal to man. Volume 9 assesses the movement of agrochemicals into ground water from a variety of perspectives. Emphasizing pesticide contamination and its subsequent effects, it offers in-depth treatment of the volatization of agrochemicals and estimation of their physicochemical properties. Includes novel approaches to analyze environmental samples and reviews of current computer modelling techniques.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Volume 8 edition (January 17, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471951552
• ISBN-13: 978-0471951551
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
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