In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides 2. Mechanism of Toxic Action of Organochlorines 3. Absorption and Fate. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorine insecticides can be divided into three groups as: (i) Dichlorophenylethanes (DDT and related compounds) (ii) Cyclodiene and related compounds (iii) Hexachlorocyclohexanes and others. Although there […]
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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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