Upload NowThis 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 […]
5 Possible Fates of Pesticides | Soil Pollution
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Contamination of Soil and Its Control
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After 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 […]
Minerals Found in Soil: Primary and Secondary
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After reading this article you will learn about the primary and secondary minerals found in soil. Primary Minerals: 1. Feldspars: Feldspars belong to the group of minerals that are light in weight and are divided into orthoclase and plagioclase. In orthoclase, potassium is prominent. Plagioclase is divided into albite (high in sodium), anorthite (nigh in […]