Agrochemicals from Natural Products (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)

Offers a thorough overview of the important agricultural applications of both natural products and synthetic compounds derived from natural products, presenting detailed information on the isolation, structural studies, biological activity and toxicology of these compounds. The expanding area of insecticidal natural products is highlighted. Offers an overview of the important agricultural applications of both natural products and synthetic compounds derived from natural products. This title presents information on the isolation, structural studies, biological activity and toxicology of these compounds. It highlights the area of insecticidal natural products. With the exclusion of the pyrethroids, avermectins, and insect hormones, this chapter addresses the ever-broadening subject of insecticidal natural products.