Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance to Agrochemicals [Paperback]

Over the past 30 years one alarming trend is the emergence of plant species resistant to agrochemicals (e.g. insecticides, herbicides, fungicides). Considering the fact that these pesticides are crucial to human health and to food, feed and fiber production, impressive research was carried out during the last decade to understand the mechanisms of resistance development. This volume reviews the latest results and examines the implications of these findings for delaying or avoiding resistance in plants to agrochemicals.Over the past 30 years one alarming trend is the emergence of plant species resistant to agrochemicals (e.g. insecticides, herbicides, fungicides). Considering the fact that these pesticides are crucial to human health and to food, feed and fiber production, impressive research was carried out during the last decade to understand the mechanisms of resistance development. This volume reviews the latest results and examines the implications of these findings for delaying or avoiding resistance in plants to agrochemicals.Mechanism of Resistance to Fungicides.- Molecular Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance.- Mechanisms of Resistance to Acaricides.- Mechanisms of Resistance to Herbicides.- Plant Engineering for Crop Protection: Implications for Resistance Management.With the mankind's strong dependance upon the use of pesticides in mind this volume reviews the latest research on the topic and examines the implications of these findings for delaying or avoiding the development of resistance in plants to agrochemicals.Springer Book ArchivesDE