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Title: Pesticide Environmental Fate Research for the 21st Century: Building Bridges Between Laboratory and Field Studies at Varying Scales

Author
item Potter, Thomas

Submitted to: American Chemical Society National Meeting
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/1/2009
Publication Date: 8/18/2009
Citation: Potter, T.L. 2009. Pesticide Environmental Fate Research for the 21st Century: Building Bridges Between Laboratory and Field Studies at Varying Scales [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting 8/16-20/2009, Washington, DC.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Accurate determination of predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) is a continuing and often elusive goal of pesticide risk assessment. PECs are typically derived using simulation models that depend on laboratory generated data for key input parameters (t1/2, Koc, etc.). Model flexibility in evaluating use scenarios makes them ideal tools for risk assessment; however, poor correspondence between PECs and field based measurement is common and often leads to a lack of confidence in model results. Environmental fate studies that bridge laboratory and field-based investigations are needed to close this divide. In this presentation we will discuss our recent studies and make proposals for a way forward.