This book is a study of simultanceous development of science and technology and its side effects on environment. The scientific and technological developments while offering unprecedented opportunities to change and shape the environment of man to meet his needs as aspirations also involves great danger. Pesticides, agricultural chemicals, insecticides, herbicides, fundicides, weedicides, nematodes are being used to increase the production throughout the world. The use of pesticides has become environmental hazard, especially when they are on their degradation product remain in the environment after their desired purpose is over. Biodergradation and movement of a pesticide is the most significant factors its persistence in nature. The pollution of the environment due to pesticides normally take place through soil, water and air.
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