Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology will publish original research papers in English, dealing with the biochemistry and physiology of insecticides, herbicides fungicides, acaricides, nematocides, rodenticides and similar compounds, including nonlethal pest control agents such as antifeeding compounds and chemosterilants as well as, for example, the biosynthesis of pheromones, hormones and plant resistance agents. Topics of interest include the effects of these agents on the biochemistry and physiology of both target and non-target organisms, and the biochemical transformations of the agents themselves. The mechanisms of resistance, and interactions such as synergism and antagonism, are also suitable topics.

The journal does not encourage papers devoid of biochemical or physiological content, e.g., reports of toxicity testing, or chemical synthesis, or analysis of residues (except when used as a tool for elucidation of metabolic pathways), or of the efficacy of pesticide treatments. Nevertheless, suitability is based on the purpose or rationale of the study, and not only upon the technique used.

In addition to full-length manuscripts containing original data, the Editor will consider occasional publication of concise reviews describing up-to-date and timely analysis of specific research areas of interest to readers of the journal. The recommended length of each "minireview" is four to seven published pages, including references, presented in a format identical to that used in regular contributions. They will be reviewed for their scientific merit in the same manner as full-length articles.

A section is also devoted to book reviews.

Submission of Manuscripts

As of July 22, 2005, all new manuscripts must be submitted through the Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology online submission and review Web site ( http://ees.elsevier.com/pestbio/ ). Authors are requested to submit the text, tables, and artwork in electronic form to this address. Authors are highly encouraged to include a list of three or more potential reviewers for their manuscript, with complete contact information.

Submission items include a cover letter, suggested reviewers, the manuscript (including title page, abstract, manuscript text, references, and table/figure legends), tables, and figures. Revised manuscripts should also be accompanied by a unique file (separate from the covering letter) with responses to reviewers' comments. The preferred order of files is as follows: cover letter, suggested reviewers, response to reviews (revised manuscripts only), manuscript file(s), table(s), figure(s). Files should be labeled with appropriate and descriptive file names (e.g., SmithText.doc, Fig1.eps, Table3.doc). Upload text, tables, and graphics as separate files. Do not import figures or tables into the text document. Complete instructions for electronic artwork submission can be found on the Author Gateway, accessible through the journal home page.

Authors who are unable to provide an electronic version or have other circumstances that prevent online submission must contact Andy Porter at pestbio@ucdavis.edu prior to submission to discuss alternate options. The Publisher and Editors regret that they are not able to consider submissions that do not follow these procedures.

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There are no submission fees or page charges except for color figures as noted under "Color Figures."

Original papers only will be considered. Manuscripts are accepted for review with the understanding that the same work has not been published, that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, and that its submission for publication has been approved by all of the authors and by the institution where the work was carried out; further, that any person cited as a source of personal communications has approve such citation. Written authorization may be required at the Editor's discretion. Articles and any other material published in Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology represent the opinions of the author(s) and should not be construed to reflect the opinions of the Editor(s) and the Publisher.

Preparation of Manuscript

Manuscripts should be double-spaced throughout. Pages should be numbered consecutively and organized as follows:

The Title Page (p. 1) should contain the article title, authors' names and complete affiliations, footnotes to the title, and the address for manuscript correspondence (including e-mail address and telephone and fax numbers).

The Abstract (p. 2) must be a single paragraph that summarizes the main findings of the paper in less than 150 words. After the abstract a list of up to 10 keywords that will be useful for indexing or searching should be included.

The Introduction should be as concise as possible, without subheadings.

Materials and methods should be sufficiently detailed to enable the experiments to be reproduced.

Results and Discussion may be combined and may be organized into subheadings.

Acknowledgments should be brief and should precede the references.

References should be cited in the text by consecutive numbers in brackets. The references must be appear on a separate sheet listed in numerical order, that is, in accordance with order of citation in the text. Abbreviations of journal titles should conform to the style of Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index. References to papers that have been accepted for publication, but have not appeared, should be cited like other references with the abbreviated name of the journal followed by the words "in press." Copies of such papers should be sent whenever the findings described in them have a direct bearing on the paper being submitted for publication. Unpublished results or personal communications should be cited as such in the text. Note the following examples:

[1] M. Mitjans, M.P. Vinardell, Hematological and biochemical parameters in the rat following subchronic oral administration of dodine (n-dodecylguanidine acetate), Pestic. Biochem. Physiol. 65 (1999) 151-159.

[2] F.J. Oppenoorth, Biochemistry and genetics of insecticide resistance, in: G. A. Kerkut, L. I. Gilbert (Eds.), Comprehensive Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, Vol. 12, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1985, pp. 73l-774.

[3] L.A. Summers, The Bipyridinium Herbicides, Academic Press, New York, 1980, p. 449.

Figures. Number figures consecutively with Arabic numerals. Please visit our Web site at http://authors.elsevier.com/artwork for detailed instructions on preparing electronic artwork.

Color Figures. Illustrations in color can be accepted only if the authors defray the cost. However, if, together with your accepted article, you submit usable color figures, then Elsevier will ensure, at no additional charge, that these figures will appear in color on the Web (e.g., ScienceDirect and other sites) regardless of whether these illustrations are reproduced in color in the printed version. For color reproduction in print, you will receive information regarding the costs from Elsevier after receipt of your accepted article. For further information on the preparation of electronic artwork, please see http://authors.elsevier.com/artwork . Please note: Because of technical complications that can arise in converting color figures to "gray scale" (for the printed version should you not opt for color in print), please submit in addition usable black-and-white files corresponding to all the color illustrations.

Tables should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals in order of appearance in the text. Type each table double-spaced on a separate page with a short descriptive title typed directly above and with essential footnotes below. Each table should have a brief title and where necessary, a short statement about the specific methods used. The intent is to avoid extensive legends, placing detailed protocols in the "Methods" section, but leaving no doubt as to the procedures used to obtain the data. Units must be clearly indicated for each of the entries in the table. Footnotes to tables should be appear beneath the tables themselves and should be designated by lowercase superscript letters, a, b, c, etc. Authors should submit complex tables as camera-ready copy.

Terminology. Wherever a common name for a pesticide exists, it should be used. Most common names may be found in Guide to the Chemicals Used in Crop Protection by E.Y. Spencer, Agriculture Canada, 7th ed., 1982, and more recent entries are found in The Pesticide Manual-A World Compendium (C.R. Worthington, Ed.; S.B. Walker, Asst. Ed.) 8th ed., British Crop Protection Council, Binfield, Bracknell, Berks RG 125QE, England. In addition, common names of insecticides are listed from time to time by the Entomological Society of America; of herbicides, by the Weed Science Society of America; and of fungicides, by the American Phytopathological Society. The names of insects will be in accordance with the Entomological Society of America. For enzymes, the systematic name and number given by the Commission of the International Union of Biochemistry should be included for each enzyme of importance in the paper, at the point at which it is first mentioned.

Abbreviations. Standard abbreviations may be used without definition. When it is absolutely necessary to use additional abbreviations, all such abbreviations should be defined in a single footnote when the first such abbreviation is used.

Proofs

PDF proofs will be sent by email to the corresponding author. To avoid delay in publication, only necessary changes should be made, and proofs should be returned promptly.

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