The main goal of the course is to provide the knowledge
of toxicological risks associated with pesticide use and understanding of the
role of sustainable use of agrochemicals to balance production efficiency while
respecting public and environmental health. The main contents of the program are the following:
• Definition of the agri-food system and the principles that support its sustainability • Role and impact of agrochemical toxicology on the future of the agri-food system • History of the use of agrochemicals in agriculture and evolution of substances and technologies used in crop protection. • Classification and mechanisms of action of toxic substances applied in agronomy and toxicological risks for humans and the environment • Environmental impact of agrochemicals and innovative technologies for reducing toxicity |
- Docente: ENRICO DORIA