Department Environmental Chemistry

Agriculture

Agriculture is one of the dominant land uses in many countries, with substantial amounts of nutrients and agrochemicals applied to the land. During rainfall events, these chemicalstypo3/ can enter the surface water or groundwater, directly affecting the water quality of a major proportion of that region.

Our aim is to determine and quantify the processes influencing the input, distribution and fate of agrochemicals. Our main focus is currently on the analysis of pesticides (herbicides, fungicides and insecticides), using the insights gained to propose measures to reduce chemical water pollution.

Current projects

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Contact

Dr. Christian Stamm Deputy Director Tel. +41 58 765 5565 Send Mail
Heinz Singer Senior scientist / group leader Tel. +41 58 765 5577 Send Mail