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This book provides an in-depth overview of agrochemicals, their development, regulation, and environmental impact. It also offers detailed insights into the latest research methodologies and regulatory standards. Through this comprehensive guide, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the complexities surrounding agrochemical use and its implications for modern agriculture. The chapters cover a wide range of topics including the history and evolution of crop protection methods, the regulatory framework governing agrochemicals, and the intricate processes of degradation and metabolism in various environments. Expert contributors discuss the nuances of radioactivity in agrochemical studies, quantitative and spectroscopic analysis techniques, and the behaviour of these chemicals in soil, water, plants, and livestock. Agrochemicals: Definition and Regulation Agrochemicals: Degradation and Metabolism Radioactivity: Basic Concepts Quantitative Analysis of Radiochemicals Spectroscopic Analysis of Radiochemicals Hydrolysis in Water Photolysis in Water and Soil Adsorption and Desorption in Soil Aerobic and Anaerobic Soil Metabolism Aerobic and Anaerobic Aquatic Metabolism Metabolism in Plants Metabolism in Confined Rotational Crops Metabolism in Livestock Animals Seed Treatment Radiotracer Uptake Study Radiovalidation of Residue Analytical Method