ИСТИНА

Mathematical modeling is an efficient technique to predict pesticides behavior in soil, air, water and groundwater. The main advantages of mathematical modeling include efficiency, time saving and ability to cover a large variety of pesticides application in natural conditions. In Russia, mathematical modeling has been used since 2007, when according to order № 357 of the Ministry of Agriculture, the form “Data on Pesticide” was approved for registration in the Russian Federation. The goals of this study were to 1) determine pesticide residues in 3 types of soils in field conditions; 2) compare measured and simulated pesticides concentrations in soils; 3) evaluate the quality of mathematical modelling to predict pesticide concentrations.