Covers the discovery, development, and optimization of new agrochemicals. Discusses new structures, new synthesis strategies, and structure-activity relationships of agrochemicals for plant control; insect, acarid, and nematode control; and fungal disease control. Also examines many of the toxicological problems encountered during development of new agrochemicals. Case histories describe the discovery and development of specific agrochemicals. Presents material and information that previously has only partially appeared in the patent literature.