ABSTRACT
Freshwater field tests are an integral part of the process of hazard assessment of pesticides and other chemicals in the environment. This book brings together international experts on microcosms and mesocosms for a critical appraisal of theory and practice on the subject of freshwater field tests for hazard assessment. It is an authoritative and comprehensive summary of knowledge about freshwater field tests, with particular emphasis on their optimization for scientific and regulatory purposes. This valuable reference covers both lotic and lentic outdoor systems and addresses the choice of endpoints and test methodology. Instructive case histories show how to extrapolate test results to the real world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|102 pages
Endpoints in Aquatic Field Studies
part 2|112 pages
Methodologies of Aquatic Field Tests
part 3|162 pages
Case Studies of Aquatic Field Tests
part 4|97 pages
Extrapolation and Hazard Assessment
part 5|68 pages
Modelling and Other Issues