Analysis of the Crop Protection Chemicals Market - Stringent Environmental Regulations Affect Growth
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis of the Crop Protection Chemicals Market - Stringent environmental regulations affect growth" to their offering.
This study covers crop-protection chemicals, a mature market experiencing intense competition. Despite the recent recession, this market has recovered quickly and is expected to grow moderately during the 2011 to 2015 forecast period due to the development of new active ingredients. The practice of seed treatment is gaining popularity and is a major reason for market growth. However, regulations are more stringent for these chemicals due to environmental and health concerns.
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