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, the four volumes cover:

• A thorough introduction to the individual modes of action and resistance evolution of agrochemicals, classified by international committees
• Comprehensive discussions of the newest herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, 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, Modern Crop Protection Compounds will also benefit organic chemists at universities, as well as professionals on advisory boards, and with societies and governmental authorities.

Peter Jeschke was a senior fellow in research and development in Pest Control Chemistry at Bayer AG Crop Science in Germany, from 1997 until his retirement in 2022. He is also an honorary professor at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany.

Clemens Lamberth retired in 2024 after more than 30 years as a senior principal scientist in the chemical research department of Syngenta Crop Protection AG in Switzerland. He is specialized in the discovery of fungicides.

Beth Lorsbach is the Global Head of Innovation and Development at Nufarm in Indianapolis, USA. She is responsible for delivering innovative and disruptive solutions to solve farmers' needs as Nufarm pivots to become an agriculture innovator.