ABSTRACT

Based on a conference, this book is intended to promote a better understanding of the effects of adjuvants on pesticide penetration, translocation, photodegradation and stability, spray deposition and dissipation, and the fate of herbicides in the environment.

section I|234 pages

A Bibliographic Survey; Physiological Action; Effects on Pesticide Penetration, Translocation, Photodegradation, and Stability

section II|249 pages

Regulation and Importance; Environmental Effects; Spray Deposition and Dissipation; Soil Adjuvants; Organosilicone Surfactants, Oils, and Emulsifiers

chapter 21|2 pages

Regulatory Issues and Adjuvants

section III|204 pages

Rationale for Use; Concerns within the Pesticide Industry; Evaluation Methodology; Efficacy with Herbicides and Growth Regulators; Enhancement of Disease and Insect Control