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Springer Sustainable Agrochemistry A Compendium of Technologies 2020 Edition by Sílvio Vaz Jr.
This book presents a broad range of technologies for sustainable agrochemistry, e.g. semiochemicals for pest management, nanotechnology for release of eco-friendly agrochemicals, and green chemistry principles for agriculture. It provides a concise introduction to sustainable agrochemistry for a professional audience, and highlights the main scientific and technological approaches that can be applied to modern agrochemistry. It also discusses various available technologies for reducing the negative impacts of agrochemicals on the environment and human health. Table of Content :- Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainable AgrochemistryAbstract: this chapter defines sustainable agrochemistry, their main classes and uses, their dynamic in the agriculture and environment; furthermore, are presented and discussed the main relevant metrics of sustainability. Author: Dr. Silvio Vaz Jr. (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and American Chemical Society, Brazil)1.1 Definition1.2 Classes of agrochemicals and their uses1.3 Physicochemical properties 1.4 Metrics of sustainability1.5 BibliographyChapter 2: Green Chemistry and Agriculture Abstract: this chapter presents and discusses the green chemistry principles, highlighting their application in agriculture. From this, the understanding of methods to change the conventional agrochemistry.Invited author: Prof. Dr. Vania Zuin (Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil) 2.1 The 12 green chemistry principles2.2 Green chemistry principles adapted for agriculture2.3 Case study2.4 BibliographyChapter 3: Semiochemicals for Integrated Pest ManagementAbstract: this chapter describes the definition of semiochemicals and the integrated pest management for crop protection. From this, a vision of the integration of chemical ecology and agriculture. Invited author: Dr. Maria Carolina Blassioli (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil) 3.1 Semiochemicals and their definition and uses3.2 Integrated pest management and its definition and applicability 3.3 Case study3.4 BibliographyChapter 4: Nanotechnology for Controlled Release and FormulationAbstract: this chapter describes the main aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology, their functionality for agrochemicals, controlled release and formulation. From this, the understanding of more efficient agrochemicals.Invited author: Dr. Washington Magalhaes (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil) 4.1 Definition of nanoscience4.2 Definition of nanotechnology4.3 Application of nanomaterials for controlled release and formulation4.4 Case study4.5 BibliographyChapter 5: Fertilizers from Renewable Resources Abstract: this chapter describes the definition and functionality of fertilizers and their production from renewable sources, as biomass and CO2. From this, the vision of alternatives to soil improvement.Invited author: Dr. Jose Dilcio Rocha (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil) 5.1 Fertilizers, their definition and uses5.2 Renewable sources5.3 Case study5.4 BibliographyChapter 6: Spectroscopic Techniques for Crop MonitoringAbstract: this chapter describes the main regions of electromagnetic spectrum and spectroscopic techniques for crop monitoring to increase the efficacy of agrochemicals and to reduce their application. Invited author: Dr. Vincent Baeten (Centre Wallon de Recherches Agronomiques, Belgium)6.1 The electromagnetic spectrum6.2 Spectroscopic techniques for crop monitoring6.3 In-field methods for precision agriculture 6.4 Case study6.5 Bibliography Chapter 7: Humic Substances for Soils ImprovementAbstract: this chapter describes the humic substances, their chemical constitution and functionality to improve soil properties for crop production. From this, the understanding of the role of organic matter for the agriculture.Invited author: Prof. Dr. Alessandro Piccolo (Universita di Napoli Federico II, Italy)7.1 Humic substances, chemical composition and physicochemical properties7.2 Functionality in soil 7.3 Case study7.4 BibliographyChapter 8: Synthesis of New AgrochemicalsAbstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant information about the synthesis of new agrochemicals in order to reduce their impact on environment and health. From this, a vision of innovative molecules for pest control.Invited author: Dr. Stephane Jeanmart (Syngenta Crop Protection, Switzerland) 8.1 A general overview about organic synthesis of agrochemicals8.2 Design of new molecules and properties8.3 Design of new synthetic routes8.4 Case study8.5 Bibliography Chapter 9: Toxicological Aspects of AgrochemicalsAbstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant information about the toxicity of agrochemicals for the biota and the human health. From this, the understanding of the impact from agrochemicals use.Invited author: Prof. Dr. Eloisa Dutra Caldas (University of Brasilia and FAO/WHO Joint Experts Panel, Brazil) 9.1 Definition of main terms in toxicology9.2 Routes of exposition of agrochemicals9.3 Fate and toxicological activity in biological systems 9.4 Case study9.5 Bibliography Chapter 10: Natural Pesticides for Crop Protection ChemistryAbstract: this chapter describes natural products applied to crop protection. Biopesticides as microbial pesticides, plant-incorporated-protectants and biochemical pesticides) will be explored.Invited author: Dr. John Unsworth (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, United Kingdom)10.1 Definition of natural pesticides10.2 Natural pesticides versus conventional pesticides: advantages and disadvantages10.3 Extraction and industrialization10.4 Case study10.5 Bibliography Chapter 11: Ecological Risk AssessmentAbstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant tools for the ecological risk assessment of agrochemicals. From this, the understanding of the relevance of monitoring and control of agrochemicals on the environment.Invited author: Dr. Tina Bahadori (Environmental Protection Agency, USA) 11.1. Definition of risk assessment in agrochemistry11.2 Tools for the risk assessment11.3 Case study11.4 Bibliography Chapter 12: Management of Agrochemicals Residues in WaterAbstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant strategy for the agrochemical residues in soil and water. Furthermore, the most advanced treatment technologies will be explored.Author: Dr. Silvio Vaz Jr. (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and American Chemical Society, Brazil)12.1 Chemical and physicochemical properties of agrochemical residues12.2 Chemical constitution of water and soil and their interaction with the residues12.3 Strategies for residue management12.4 Tools for residue management12.5 Case study11.6 BibliographyGlossary Terms and significances Several authors of this book.