Photocatalytic Degradation of Thiram (Fungicides) under Visible Light Irradiation by Sanjay R. Thakare, N. S. Bhave

“…Pesticides in the different form are toxic to the environment and removal of its form the various sources is a difficult task. …”
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Syntheses, Evaluation and Characterization of Some 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazoles as Antimicrobial Agents by Niti Bhardwaj, S. K. Saraf, Pankaj Sharma, Pradeep Kumar

“…1,3,4-Oxadiazoles show various biological activities and have been synthesized from different compounds. 1,3,4-oxadiazole is popularly known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, pesticidal and antihypertensive activities etc. It is well known that the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds tend to contain multi-structure in a molecule. …”
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Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops by James F. Price, Elzie McCord, Jr., Curtis Nagle

“…Resistance of arthropods to crop management chemicals has been problematic since the early era of synthetic organic pesticides. During the 1970s and early 1980s leafminer outbreaks heavily damaged herbaceous ornamental crops such as chrysanthemum, gypsophila, aster, and marigold in fields, shade houses and greenhouses. …”
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Role of Nanobiotechnology Towards Agri-Food System by Niguse Hotessa Halake, Jara Muda Haro

“…In the agriculture sector, nanobiotechnology is necessarily used as fertilizers (nanofertilizers) for crop yield improvement, pesticides (nanopesticides) for crop protection, and nanobiosensors for the detection of crop pathogens, soil conditions, and vegetation conditions, Similarly, intelligent food packaging, and detection of pathogens, adulterants, and toxins in food are its importance in the food sector.…”
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Natural matrix reinforced with a coordination compound and magnetic nanoparticles to remove organic contaminants from water by Helen Paola Toledo-Jaldin, Alien Blanco-Flores, Delia Monserrat Ávila-Márquez, Oscar Roberto Montes-Moreno, Alfredo Rafael Vilchis-Nestor, Gustavo López-Téllez, Alejandro Dorazco-González

“…Sugarcane bagasse, a metal-organic framework, and magnetite nanoparticles form a composite that can be used as absorbent materials for the removal of three pesticides (atrazine, carbofuran, and iprodione). Magnetite nanoparticles were synthesized, functionalized, and supported on the SCB while the metal-organic framework grew on the surface. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Conclusion by Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…New varieties will continue to help reduce the amount of pesticides, fertilizers and energy used in farming. …”
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Time Delayed Stage-Structured Predator-Prey Model with Birth Pulse and Pest Control Tactics by Mei Yan, Yongfeng Li, Zhongyi Xiang

“…Normally, chemical pesticides kill not only pests but also their natural enemies. …”
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Vegetative Filter Strips—A Best Management Practice for Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution by Lei Wu, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Yuncong Li

“…This 4-page fact sheet introduces one of the BMPs, Vegetative Filter Strips (VFSs), which efficiently control nonpoint pollution such as sediments, nutrients, and pesticides. The publication covers primary functions, key design factors, and maintenance of VFSs. …”
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An Insight into Sweet Potato Weevils Management: A Review by Seow-Mun Hue, Min-Yang Low

“…This review summarizes the (1) mechanisms of action of weevil on sweet potato and (2) contributing factors in weevil infestation, followed by (3) discussion on current IPM practices used in the different regions, including intercropping, entomopathogenic fungi and bacteria, sex pheromones, and pesticides. Lastly, it also focuses on (4) applications of advanced biotechnology and genomics strategies towards reducing weevil’s infestation in sweet potato plantation.…”
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Promising Natural Products in Crop Protection and Food Preservation: Basis, Advances, and Future Prospects by Temitope A. Ogunnupebi, Abimbola P. Oluyori, Adewumi O. Dada, Oluwole S. Oladeji, Adejumoke A. Inyinbor, Godshelp O. Egharevba

“…In the past few decades, several natural product-based alternatives have been discovered and projected as better alternatives to synthetic pesticides and other synthetic agrochemicals. Recent studies focusing on the application of different botanicals in crop protection and food preservation were carefully selected and reviewed. …”
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Integrated Pest Management at Home Series: Does your head itch? Facts About Head Lice by Nelly Nelson, LuAnn Duncan, Jenny Rodriguez, Katherine Allen, Karen Stauderman, Lisa Hamilton, Faith Oi

“…What should schools do about head lice? Will pesticides work? Will home remedies work? What can happen?! …”
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Efficacy of Difenoconazole Emulsifiable Concentrate with Ionic Liquids against Cucumbers Powdery Mildew by Qingrong Peng, Fengmao Liu, Chunrong Zhang

“…Therefore, ILs can be considered as promising environment-friendly adjuvants for pesticides that are commercially processed as EC formulation.…”
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Vegetative Filter Strips—A Best Management Practice for Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution by Lei Wu, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Yuncong Li

“…This 4-page fact sheet introduces one of the BMPs, Vegetative Filter Strips (VFSs), which efficiently control nonpoint pollution such as sediments, nutrients, and pesticides. The publication covers primary functions, key design factors, and maintenance of VFSs. …”
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Profitability Analysis of Potato Gardening at FAES Kabale University. by Amanya, Marvin

“…Key factors analyzed include initial and recurring costs such as land preparation, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, labor, and irrigation. The revenue analysis considers the average yield per plot. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda by Betty C. Okori, Christine Oryema, Robert Opiro, Acur Amos, Gilbert I. Obici, Karlmax Rutaro, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Eric Sande

“…There was a significant association between respondents’ knowledge of pesticidal plants with age and gender but not with education status. …”
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Physicochemical Characteristics of Pennar River, A Fresh Water Wetland in Kerala, India by P. V. Joseph, Claramma Jacob

“…Uncontrolled use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, unscrupulous dumping of domestic wastes are the major causes of deterioration of water. …”
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Evolution in Response to Management Increases Invasiveness Among Experimental Populations of Duckweed (Lemna minor) by Taylor A. Zallek, Martin M. Turcotte

“…Mitigating evolution to physical removal, in addition to pesticides, may be important to the long‐term success of integrated pest management.…”
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Arsenic and Lead Uptake by Vegetable Crops Grown on Historically Contaminated Orchard Soils by M. B. McBride

“…Transfer of Pb and As into vegetables grown on orchard soils historically contaminated by Pb arsenate pesticides was measured in the greenhouse. Lettuce, carrots, green beans, and tomatoes were grown on soils containing a range of total Pb (16.5–915 mg/kg) and As (6.9–211 mg/kg) concentrations. …”
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Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Nasal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma: A Mini-Review by Katsuyuki Aozasa, Mona A. A. Zaki

“…Case-control studies showed that the exposure to pesticides and chemical solvents could be causative of NKTCL. …”
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Future yield growth in Africa mitigates agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by Saloni Shah, Dan Blaustein-Rejto, Linus Blomqvist

“…We find that increasing yields would reduce emissions-even if it requires greater use of nitrogen fertilizer, fuel, and pesticides-primarily due to avoided cropland expansion. …”
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