Subsurface Lateral Flow in Texture-Contrast (Duplex) Soils and Catchments with Shallow Bedrock by Marcus A. Hardie, Richard B. Doyle, William E. Cotching, Shaun Lisson

“…Improved process understanding is required for modelling subsurface lateral flows in order to improve the management of waterlogging, drainage, salinity, and offsite agrochemicals movement.…”
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Development of an Effective Nonchemical Method against Plasmodiophora brassicae on Chinese Cabbage by Yu Gao, Guanghui Xu

“…Clubroot disease, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a serious soil-borne disease of crucifer worldwide, and it can significantly reduce yield and quality. Although some agrochemicals have been used to manage clubroot and can provide effective control, increasing use of chemical inputs causes several negative effects. …”
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Comparative effects of biocontrol agent and pathogen on Nicotiana tabacum: insights into fungal-plant interactions by Quanyu Yin, Zhichao Ren, Dongling Wu, Zhao Feng, Zhengkang Zhu, Amit Jaisi, Hui Wang, Mengquan Yang

“…Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) black shank disease, caused by Phytophthora nicotianae, is a significant threat to tobacco crops, leading to severe economic losses. Prolonged use of agrochemicals to control this disease has prompted the exploration of eco-friendly biological control strategies. …”
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Biomimetic Dehydrogenative Intermolecular Formal Allylic Amidation of Branched α‐Olefins by Xiaoyang Fu, Jiarui Tian, Mingjun Zhang, Yue Jing, Yuxiu Liu, Hongjian Song, Qingmin Wang

“…Abstract Allylic amide moieties are commonly encountered in natural products and are privileged structures in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Moreover, because allylic amide can be to converted into an array of high‐value motifs, they have been widely employed in organic synthesis. …”
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Harnessing of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agroecosystem sustainability by Oluwaseun Adeyinka Fasusi, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Timothy Olubisi Adejumo

“…We argue that this approach can reduce the need for agrochemicals that destabilizes the ecological system. …”
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Phytosynthesized Nanoparticles as Novel Antifungal Agent for Sustainable Agriculture: A Mechanistic Approach, Current Advances, and Future Directions by Javeria Parveen, Tahira Sultana, Abeer Kazmi, Khafsa Malik, Abd Ullah, Amir Ali, Bushra Qayyum, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Zia-ur-Rehman Mashwani, Saif Ur Rehman

“…Similarly, nano-based instruments are highly promising in the agriculture sector, particularly for the production of powerful formulations that require appropriate distribution of agrochemicals, nutrients, pesticides/insecticides, and even growth regulators for improved efficiency of use. …”
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Could adjuvants serve as an agroecological tool? by Milan Brankov, Milena Simić, Jelena Vukadinović, Miloš Zarić, Alexandros Tataridas, Sofija Božinović, Vesna Dragičević

“…Adjuvants are agrochemicals or natural substances, commonly mixed with pesticides to increase their efficacy or reduce off-target movement by modifying the physical properties of the spray solution, such as surface tension, droplet size, and spreadability, which ultimately improve pesticide adhesion and coverage on target surfaces. …”
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Multivariate Analysis of Metal Levels in Paddy Soil, Rice Plants, and Rice Grains: A Case Study from Shakargarh, Pakistan by Saadia R. Tariq, Nabila Rashid

“…There is a dire need to implement the strategies for wise and optimum use of agrochemicals.…”
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Green guardians: The biocontrol potential of Pseudomonas-derived metabolites for sustainable agriculture by Ruihuan Yang, Xiangning Du, Moein Khojasteh, Syed Mashab Ali Shah, Yongzheng Peng, Zhangfei Zhu, Zhengyin Xu, Gongyou Chen

“…By highlighting recent progress and emerging trends, it seeks to promote the use of AMs in plant disease management and inspire the development of new green agrochemicals, contributing to more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.…”
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Mineralization Dynamics of Pineapple Harvest Residues as Affected by Placement on Acrisoil in Benin by Elvire Line Sossa, Codjo Emile Agbangba, Pierre Gbènoukpo Tovihoudji, Jamali Oladédji Ayifimi, Bana Donsaré Nadège Bouko, Oloushègun Isidore Achille Falolou, Guillaume Lucien Amadji

“…Pineapple production in Benin is dominated by conventional monocropping with high levels of agrochemicals and the burning of harvest residues. This study aimed at evaluating the decomposition of pineapple harvest residues (PHR) under different modes of placement (surface mulching and burying). …”
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<i>Pseudomonas simiae</i> WCS417 Strain Enhances Tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) Plant Growth Under Alkaline Conditions by Miguel A. Aparicio, Francisco J. Ruiz-Castilla, José Ramos, Francisco J. Romera, Carlos Lucena

“…Current production systems are based on the use of high-yielding varieties and the application of large quantities of agrochemicals, which can cause major environmental problems. …”
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A systematic review of nanocarriers used in medicine and beyond — definition and categorization framework by Sabine Gressler, Christina Hipfinger, Florian Part, Anna Pavlicek, Christian Zafiu, Bernd Giese

“…Inspired by medical research, nanocarriers are also increasingly being used for precision farming (nano-agrochemicals) or products, such as air fresheners or lithium-ion batteries, and could thus be released into the environment in large quantities. …”
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A one health approach to plant health by Vivian Hoffmann, Birthe Paul, Titilayo Falade, Arshnee Moodley, Navin Ramankutty, Janice Olawoye, Rousseau Djouaka, Elikana Lekei, Nicoline de Haan, Peter Ballantyne, Jeff Waage

“…We focus on two primary trade-offs that lie at the interface of plant health with animal, ecosystem, and human health: protecting plant health through use of agrochemicals versus minimizing risks to human health and antimicrobial and insecticide resistance; and ensuring food security by prioritizing the health of crops to maximize agricultural production versus protecting environmental systems critical for human health. …”
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Innovative strategies for pollution assessment in Northern Bangladesh: Mapping pollution areas and tracing metal(loid)s sources in various soil types. by Abdullah Al Yeamin, Md Yousuf Mia, Shahidur R Khan, M Safiur Rahman, Venkatramanan Senapathi, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury

“…The PMF analysis revealed that industrial effluents, agrochemicals and lithogenic sources were the main contributors to soil contamination with 16%, 41% and 43%, respectively. …”
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Polymer interaction of the genes SHY2 and MSG1, NPH4 and IAR2 in the inheritance of the Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. root system by S. G. Hablak

“…Knowing the polymeric nature of inheritance in the root system, the length of lateral roots in the interaction of genes can be combined by crossing genes and increase the degree of branching of the roots from cultivated plants to create agrochemically effective varieties and hybrids.…”
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Evaluation of Wastewater Reuse with Coagulation/Flocculation Process in Pesticide Production by Aslıhan Katip

“…Furthermore, the wastewater caused from pesticide industry indicates great alteration in the wastewater characteristics subjected to the kind of agrochemicals produced and on the use of materials manipulated. …”
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Enhanced bioaccumulation and toxicity of Fenpropathrin by polystyrene nano(micro)plastics in the model insect, silkworm (Bombyx mori) by Abrar Muhammad, Zhaoyi Qian, Yu Li, Xiaoyu Lei, Junaid Iqbal, Xiaoqiang Shen, Jintao He, Nan Zhang, Chao Sun, Yongqi Shao

“…Abstract Background Nano(micro)plastics (NMPs) and agrochemicals are ubiquitous pollutants. The small size and physicochemical properties of NMPs make them potential carriers for pollutants, affecting their bioavailability and impact on living organisms. …”
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A Review on Biosurfactant Applications in the Petroleum Industry by Wei Xi, Yuanye Ping, Masoome Agha Alikhani

“…They are biotechnological products of high value owing to their widespread applications, low toxicity, relatively easy preparation, and specific performance, applied in different industries like organic chemicals and fertilizers, agrochemicals, metallurgy and mining, cosmetics, foods, medical and pharmaceuticals, beverages, environmental management, and petroleum and petrochemical applications in emulsifying and demulsifying wetting agents, detergent spreading and foaming agents, and functional food ingredients. …”
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CHANGING ASPECTS OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT EXPLOITATION: 1. LIMITATIONS AND ALLEYWAYS FOR FUTURE EXPANSION by Elias Mjaika Ndifon, Magaret Chiv, Solomon Hemba Chia

“…It requires very little inputs (fertilizers and agrochemicals) to produce. Bambara groundnut contains crude protein (18.8 g), crude fat (6.2. g), total ash (2.4 g), crude fibre (4.8 g), carbohydrate (61.3 g), moisture (10.3 g), and energy (367 Kcal) which makes it a complete food. …”
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Developmental inequity and the impact of pesticide exposure on gut and brain health in developing nations – a Brazilian perspective by Jessica Gama, Bianca Cruz Neves, Antonio Pereira

“…However, the widespread use of agrochemicals during this period has led to significant concerns regarding environmental health and human well-being. …”
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