Controlled-Release Delivery Systems for Pesticides
Author:   Herbert B. Scher
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:  

9780824719883


Pages:   336
Publication Date:   10 June 1999
Format:   Hardback
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Highlighting means of reducing toxicity, increasing efficacy, lessening environmental impact, and facilitating product development, this work covers up-to-date advances in pesticide delivery technologies. It evaluates pesticide formulations and their use in mixtures that reduce physical incompatibilities in spray tanks and biological anatagonism in the field.

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Author:   Herbert B. Scher
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780824719883


ISBN 10:   0824719883
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   10 June 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Microcapsules: selection of coating and microencapsulation processes; microencapsulation of solid particles; application and particle design of insecticide microcapsules. Microparticles: controlled-release of pesticides from microparticles; dispersible microparticles. Granule: controlled-release pesticide formulations from cornstarch; formulation of microbial pesticides; controlled-release granules, with emphasis on lignin-based methods. Devices: long-term controlled-release pesticide devices; temperature-triggered permeability of capsules and seed coatings; controlled delivery of pesticides through synthetic biodegradable polymer compositions; controlled-release devices for pheromones.

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The book provides essential reading for all those involved in pesticide formulation as well as environmental scientists as there will increasing pressure to optimise dosage delivery to obtain economic control, while reducing the amount of pesticide released into the environment. ---International Pest Control


The book provides essential reading for all those involved in pesticide formulation as well as environmental scientists as there will increasing pressure to optimise dosage delivery to obtain economic control, while reducing the amount of pesticide released into the environment. ---International Pest Control


"""The book provides essential reading for all those involved in pesticide formulation as well as environmental scientists as there will increasing pressure to optimise dosage delivery to obtain economic control, while reducing the amount of pesticide released into the environment."" ---International Pest Control"


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