After reading this article you will learn about the toxicity caused by use of bacterial toxins. Chiefly two types of toxins namely exotoxins (protein toxins) and endotoxins are produced by bacteria. Exotoxins are proteins excreted by bacteria in the growing medium. They are specific to tissues and cells, highly toxic, unstable at 60°C and highly […]
After reading this article you will learn about the toxicology of various herbicides. On the basis of chemical nature, herbicides may be categorized as follows: 1. Di-nitro compounds e.g. di-nitro ortho cresol (DNOC), dinitrophenol etc. 2. Phenoxyacetic acids e.g. 2, 4-D, 2, 4, 5-T etc. 3. Bipyridinium compounds e.g. diquat, paraquat etc. 4. Heterocyclic compounds […]
After reading this article you will learn about the toxicology of various insecticides. Insecticides: Based upon the chemical nature, insecticides may be categorized into four major groups: 1. Organochlorine insecticides (chlorinated hydro carbons) 2. Organophosphate insecticides 3. Carbamate insecticides 4. Synthetic pyrethroid insecticides Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorines are the first generation insecticides. They are also […]
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