Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about the contamination of soil and its control. Contamination of Soil: (A) Contamination of Soil with Pesticides: Types of Pesticides: Pesticides can be classified into the following three broad groups: (1) Insecticides: An insecticide is a chemical prepared for controlling insect-pests. Organic insecticides may be classified into; Chlorinated […]
Contamination of Soil and Its Control
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5 Possible Fates of Pesticides | Soil Pollution
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This article throws light upon the five possible fates of pesticides. The fates are: 1. Volatilization 2. Leaching 3. Adsorption 4. Chemical Modification 5. Microbial Metabolism. Fate # 1. Volatilization: Soil fumigants among insecticides are highly volatile. A few herbicides (e.g., trifluraline) and fungicides (e.g., PCNB) are highly volatile. These pesticides are lost from soil […]