The gold-standard reference on the discovery, development, and use of crop protection compounds
 
In the newly revised fourth edition of "Modern Crop Protection Compounds", a team of distinguished researchers provides an exhaustive overview of today's most important crop protection compounds. Divided into four volumes, dedicated to herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, the authors explain the invention and development of agrochemicals, their chemistry, mode of action, physicochemical properties, structure-activity relationships, biological and safety profile, industrial synthesis, commercial use, and resistance management, bringing together the most important agrochemical information in a single, comprehensive source.
 
Building on the success of the previous editions, Volume 1 on herbicides covers:
 
* A thorough introduction to the individual modes of action and resistance evolution of herbicides, classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC)
 
* Comprehensive discussions of the newest herbicides, up to those released in 2024
 
* Brand-new material, including entirely new chapters, with revised and updated content reflecting the latest research advances
 
* Contributions by some of the leading names in the international agrochemical industry
 
Perfect for researchers in industry working in the area of agrochemical research and development, mainly in the plant protection industry, the book will also benefit organic chemists at universities, as well as professionals on advisory boards, and with societies and governmental authorities.

VOLUME 1: HERBICIDES
Overview
1. HRAC: Mode of Action Classification and Resistance Development Risk of Herbicides
2. Acetohydoxyacid Synthase Inhibitors (AHAS/ALS)
3. Protoporphyrinogen IX Oxidase Inhibitors
4. Herbicides with Bleaching Properties
5. New Auxin Mimics and Herbicides
6. Herbicides Disturbing the Synthesis of Very Long-Chain Fatty Acids
7. Inhibitors of Cellulose Biosynthesis
8. Safeners for Herbicides
9. Genetically Modified Herbicide Tolerant Crops
10. Microtubulin Assembly Inhibitors (Pyridines)
11. Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase Inhibitors
12. Homogentisate Solanesyltransferase (HST) Inhibitors: Cyclopyrimorate
13. Solanesyl Diphosphate Synthase Inhibitors: Aclonifen
14. Inhibitors of the Deoxy-D-Xylulose Phosphate Synthase (DOXP Synthase)
15. Fatty Acid Thioesterase Inhibitors
16. Validation of Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase as a Herbicide Target: Discovery of Tetflupyrolimet
17. Photosynthesis Inhibitors: Regulatory Aspects, Reregistration in Europe, Market Trends, and New Products
18. New Aspects of Plant Regulators