Analysis
of Chemical Residues in Agriculture presents a focused, yet comprehensive guide
on how to identify, evaluate and analyze the wide range of chemicals that
impact our food production system. The book presents a variety of analytical
technologies and methods in order to help professionals, researchers, and
graduate and undergraduate students understand chemical residues in agriculture
and apply them to applications for the detection and quantification of chemical
residues – both organic and inorganic – in several agricultural matrices,
including crops, fruits, meat, food, feed, soil and water.
Agriculture
remains one of the most strategic sectors for the global economy and
well-being. However, it is seen as a source of environmental and health
concerns mainly due to the high amount of pesticides and fertilizers used in
production systems around the world; moreover, a thorough understanding of the
topic is necessary when we consider livestock production systems also apply
large amounts of veterinary drugs to treat illness and promote increases in
productivity.
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