The Soil Environment and Pesticides attempts to consolidate available information on environmental interactions of the soil applied insecticides, nematicides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers. There are 19 critical thought provoking chapters by experts in relevant fields, divided into six parts, dealing with the general aspects of soil environment-pesticide interaction, economics of losses due to pests and pesticide use, effects of different categories of pesticides and fertilizers, safer alternatives and suggestions. Pollution related parasitic diseases of man are also discussed. This book may not only provide reference but also serve as a guide and inspiration for future research into the realm of soil environment and the onslaughts of chemical interference in modern agriculture. The scientists, teachers, scholars and administrators dealing with soil biology, plant protection and environmental protection are expected to find this book indispensible.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR D Prasad
Dr. D. Prasad a distinguished nematologist born on 20th January, 1948, graduated from Allahabad Agri. Institute, Naini, Allahabad and post-graduated from Allahabad University, Allahabad in 1967 and 1969, respectively; dihis Ph.D. from I.A.R.I., New Delhi in 1978 and has more than 34 years of research and teaching experience in the field of Nematology in particular and Plant Protection in general, published about 120 research papers, 55 abstracts presented in national and international symposia and 45 chapters in various books Dr. Prasad, Principal Scientist, known for his research contributions in nematode management, IPM schedule development, and testing of newer molecules against nematodes. A new molecule for control of nematodes (root-knot and reniform) was developed and sent to ICAR for Patent. Dr. Prasad received HARDF Award, Fellow of Science and Environment, Society of Plant Protection Sciences, Bioved Res. Society, Allahabad. Dr. Prasad has written/edited various book on environmental pollution and disease management. He founded the Society of Plant Protection Sciences in 1992 and publishing journal Annals of Plant Protection Sciences. He has been advisor to some of the Apex bodies, G.O.I., referee of Scientific journals, examiner of different universities, chaired scientific sessions in the symposia/meetings.
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