hope that this volume will provide an update on the state of pesticide science with relevance to pesticides residues and metabolism and will stimulate innovative and significant impact on researchers and students on the subject and go further in the line of research. I am grateful to all the authors who contributed their expertise towards the production of a precious volume. I am indebted to Professor , Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India for his inspiration and eminent guidance to hone my skills in editing. I acknowledge Dr. N. Chitra my wife, for her support and encouragement during the book chapters review process
