Pesticide Q&A

Author: Xu Yingming
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Based on significant revisions to the third edition, this book introduces general knowledge of pesticides and the hot and focal issues people have been concerned about in recent years. It has removed highly toxic and long-lasting pesticides, updated a large number of pesticide varieties, and added over 150 new single active ingredients and over 650 mixtures. The book contains nearly 1,800 questions, focusing on the characteristics, uses, targets, application scope, dosage, application methods, optimal timing, and precautions for insecticides, miticides, rodenticides, molluscicides, fungicides, nematicides, viricides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators. It comprehensively reflects the latest advancements and achievements in pesticide application technology in China. At the end of the book are included: (1) generic names and other names of pesticides; (2) active ingredient names of pesticide mixtures; (3) an index of pesticides for crop disease, pest, and weed control. This book is suitable for young farmers, rural agricultural technicians, plant protection officers, plant doctors, pesticide sales personnel, and can also be used as a reference for agricultural school students and teachers.