Contents

### **Preface XI**


Pin-Huei Chen, Pai-Shan Chen and Shang-Da Huang


Chapter 8 **Involvement of Lignin-Modifying Enzymes in the Degradation of Herbicides 165** Jaqueline da Silva Coelho-Moreira, Giselle Maria Maciel, Rafael Castoldi, Simone da Silva Mariano, Fabíola Dorneles Inácio, Adelar Bracht and Rosane Marina Peralta Chapter 9 **Herbicides as Potential Chemotherapeutic Agents Against Parasitic Protozoa 189** Wanderley de Souza Chapter 10 **Immunosensors: Concepts and Structures for Fast and Accurate Sensing 197**

Preface

Since the commercial production of herbicides began, herbicides have become an integral part of agriculture. Increased herbicide use has contributed to increased food and feed production, re‐ duced farm labor requirements, improved control of invasive weed species, and a number of other positive benefits for the world's population. As herbicide use continues, research is required to improve upon existing herbicide formulations and application methods, to develop additional uses of herbicide compounds, and to further understand the mechanisms by which herbicides

However, with this increase in chemical inputs into production systems, many concerns have been raised in regards to the detrimental impact of these products to non-target species, includ‐ ing humans, and to the environment. In this respect, research has been necessary to reduce en‐ vironmental degradation, identify potential contamination risks from herbicide use, and to

Needless to say, herbicide research is a critical component of both agricultural and environ‐ mental science. With continued research efforts in both fields, effective herbicides with reduced impact, rapid contamination detection methods, and unique applications of herbicidal com‐

In this book, contributing authors have provided a broad scope of topics related to recent herbi‐ cide research. Research detailed in these chapters is particularly focused on herbicides in agri‐ cultural settings or their impact on the surrounding environment. Topics range from herbicide mode of action investigation, herbicide degradation research, and bio-herbicide development to novel concepts for herbicide contamination detection and even the potential for application of

The information provided in this book serves as a valuable tool for describing many areas of current herbicide research affecting both agricultural use and environmental impact. **Herbi‐ cides - Advances in Research** should be particularly useful to beginning and established scien‐ tists with interests in continuing to develop research projects focused on understanding herbicide functions, environmental behavior, and new applications of herbicidal compounds. It is hoped that this book will serve the scientific community as a source of current, vital research

United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, YYYYY

National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, Auburn, Alabama, USA

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

**Andrew J. Price**

**Jessica A. Kelton**

information to help shape future research and understanding of herbicides.

function in order to ensure the future benefits of herbicides.

ensure the protection of human health and wellbeing.

pounds will, undoubtedly, continue to be developed.

herbicide compounds in the medical field.

A. Rodríguez and E. Valera


### Chapter 15 **Herbicidal Activity of Mimosine and Its Derivatives 299** Tran Dang Xuan, Shinkichi Tawata and Tran Dang Khanh
