Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Lopez, Alfredo R.
URN	etd-06082009-170726
Title	Biodegradability of dicamba and 2,4-D in riparian wetland soils
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Berry, Duane F. Committee Chair Martens, David C. Committee Co-Chair Mills, Gary L. Committee Member Zelazny, Lucian W. Committee Member
Keywords	Virginia - soil composition
Date of Defense	1995-06-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract A general review of soils in Virginia counties bordering the Chesapeake Bay reveals that coastal plain soils, especially those most agriculturally productive, are dominantly sandy texture in the subsurface horizon, and have shallow water tables. Considering the high amounts of pesticides used in the coastal plain region and the porous nature of sandy texture soils, there is a great potential for pesticide leaching and subsequent contamination of surface and groundwater sources. This is of great concern because of the potential detrimental effects these agrochemicals represent on aquatic and animal life in the Chesapeake Bay, the largest and most productive estuary in the United States.
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