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 […]
Organophosphate Insecticides: Classification and Toxic Action | Pesticides
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Pesticides: Definition, Effects and Control | Pest Management
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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 […]
Pests of Rice and Its Control | Agriculture
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Learn about the pests that damage rice and its control. 1. Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae): The brown planthopper is the most destructive pest of rice in South and Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea. In India, it has become very serious on the high- yielding varieties of paddy in many States including […]