TY - GEN AU - K. R. , Rakhimol AU - Thomas, Sabu AU - Volova, Tatiana AU - K. , Jayachandran TI - Controlled release of pesticides for sustainable agriculture SN - 9783030233983 U1 - 632.9 PY - 2020/// CY - Switzerland PB - Springer KW - Pesticides--Application KW - Sustainable agriculture KW - Polymers KW - Sustainable development KW - Agriculture N1 - Includes references and bibliography N2 - This book presents an introduction to the concept and need of sustainable agriculture, the mechanisms of conventional and controlled release of pesticides, herbicides and plant hormones. It also contains the carriers which supply controlled release including polymers and nanoparticles. A full chapter is devoted to the theory and simulation aspects ER -