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Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainable Agrochemistry Abstract: this chapter defines sustainable agrochemistry, their main classes and uses, their dynamic in the agriculture and environment; furthermore, are presented and discussed the main relevant metrics of sustainability. Author: Dr. Slvio Vaz Jr. (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and American Chemical Society, Brazil) 1.1 Definition 1.2 Classes of agrochemicals and their uses 1.3 Physicochemical properties 1.4 Metrics of sustainability 1.5 Bibliography Chapter 2: Green Chemistry and Agriculture Abstract: this chapter presents and discusses the green chemistry principles, highlighting their application in agriculture. From this, the understanding of methods to change the conventional agrochemistry. Invited author: Prof. Dr. Vnia Zuin (Federal University of So Carlos, Brazil) 2.1 The 12 green chemistry principles 2.2 Green chemistry principles adapted for agriculture 2.3 Case study 2.4 Bibliography Chapter 3: Semiochemicals for Integrated Pest Management Abstract: this chapter describes the definition of semiochemicals and the integrated pest management for crop protection. From this, a vision of the integration of chemical ecology and agriculture. Invited author: Dr. Maria Carolina Blassioli (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil) 3.1 Semiochemicals and their definition and uses 3.2 Integrated pest management and its definition and applicability 3.3 Case study 3.4 Bibliography Chapter 4: Nanotechnology for Controlled Release and Formulation Abstract: this chapter describes the main aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology, their functionality for agrochemicals, controlled release and formulation. From this, the understanding of more efficient agrochemicals. Invited author: Dr. Washington Magalhes (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil) 4.1 Definition of nanoscience 4.2 Definition of nanotechnology 4.3 Application of nanomaterials for controlled release and formulation 4.4 Case study 4.5 Bibliography Chapter 5: Fertilizers from Renewable Resources Abstract: this chapter describes the definition and functionality of fertilizers and their production from renewable sources, as biomass and CO2. From this, the vision of alternatives to soil improvement. Invited author: Dr. Jos Dilcio Rocha (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brazil) 5.1 Fertilizers, their definition and uses 5.2 Renewable sources 5.3 Case study 5.4 Bibliography Chapter 6: Spectroscopic Techniques for Crop Monitoring Abstract: this chapter describes the main regions of electromagnetic spectrum and spectroscopic techniques for crop monitoring to increase the efficacy of agrochemicals and to reduce their application. Invited author: Dr. Vincent Baeten (Centre Wallon de Recherches Agronomiques, Belgium) 6.1 The electromagnetic spectrum 6.2 Spectroscopic techniques for crop monitoring 6.3 In-field methods for precision agriculture 6.4 Case study 6.5 Bibliography Chapter 7: Humic Substances for Soils Improvement Abstract: this chapter describes the humic substances, their chemical constitution and functionality to improve soil properties for crop production. From this, the understanding of the role of organic matter for the agriculture. Invited author: Prof. Dr. Alessandro Piccolo (Universit di Napoli Federico II, Italy) 7.1 Humic substances, chemical composition and physicochemical properties 7.2 Functionality in soil 7.3 Case study 7.4 Bibliography Chapter 8: Synthesis of New Agrochemicals Abstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant information about the synthesis of new agrochemicals in order to reduce their impact on environment and health. From this, a vision of innovative molecules for pest control. Invited author: Dr. Stephane Jeanmart (Syngenta Crop Protection, Switzerland) 8.1 A general overview about organic synthesis of agrochemicals 8.2 Design of new molecules and properties 8.3 Design of new synthetic routes 8.4 Case study 8.5 Bibliography Chapter 9: Toxicological Aspects of Agrochemicals Abstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant information about the toxicity of agrochemicals for the biota and the human health. From this, the understanding of the impact from agrochemicals use. Invited author: Prof. Dr. Eloisa Dutra Caldas (University of Braslia and FAO/WHO Joint Experts Panel, Brazil) 9.1 Definition of main terms in toxicology 9.2 Routes of exposition of agrochemicals 9.3 Fate and toxicological activity in biological systems 9.4 Case study 9.5 Bibliography Chapter 10: Natural Pesticides for Crop Protection Chemistry Abstract: this chapter describes natural products applied to crop protection. Biopesticides as microbial pesticides, plant-incorporated-protectants and biochemical pesticides) will be explored. Invited author: Dr. John Unsworth (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, United Kingdom) 10.1 Definition of natural pesticides 10.2 Natural pesticides versus conventional pesticides: advantages and disadvantages 10.3 Extraction and industrialization 10.4 Case study 10.5 Bibliography Chapter 11: Ecological Risk Assessment Abstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant tools for the ecological risk assessment of agrochemicals. From this, the understanding of the relevance of monitoring and control of agrochemicals on the environment. Invited author: Dr. Tina Bahadori (Environmental Protection Agency, USA) 11.1. Definition of risk assessment in agrochemistry 11.2 Tools for the risk assessment 11.3 Case study 11.4 Bibliography Chapter 12: Management of Agrochemicals Residues in Water Abstract: this chapter deals with the more relevant strategy for the agrochemical residues in soil and water. Furthermore, the most advanced treatment technologies will be explored. Author: Dr. Slvio Vaz Jr. (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and American Chemical Society, Brazil) 12.1 Chemical and physicochemical properties of agrochemical residues 12.2 Chemical constitution of water and soil and their interaction with the residues 12.3 Strategies for residue management 12.4 Tools for residue management 12.5 Case study 11.6 Bibliography Glossary Terms and significances Several authors of this book.
