In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Organophosphate Insecticides 2. Mechanism of Toxic Action of OPIs 3. Absorption and Excretion 4. Metabolism 5. Reactions of Different Enzymes. Classification of Organophosphate Insecticides: OPIs are classified into two broad groups on the following basis: 1. On the basis of their activity 2. According to […]
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides 2. Illustration of Biological Magnification 3. Effects 4. Control 5. Fate 6. Integrated Pest Management. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a pest is described as a troublesome or destructive organism and the suffix ‘cide’ implies […]
Light Interception by Crop Canopies | Agriculture
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Total Dry Matter Yield of field crops results from accumulation of net CO2 assimilation throughout the growing season. Because CO2 assimilation results from solar energy (irradiance) absorption and because solar radiation, on a seasonal basis, is distributed uniformly over a land surface, the primary factors affecting total dry matter yield are the solar radiation absorbed […]