The Influence of the Farming System and Forecrop on the Yield and Chemical and Health-Promoting Composition of Spring Wheat Grain by Elżbieta Harasim, Cezary A. Kwiatkowski, Jan Buczek

“…In the conventional system, mineral NPK fertilization and pesticides (herbicides, fungicide, insecticide, and retardant) were applied at the recommended rates for wheat. …”
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Environmental impacts of crop production systems in subtropical plateau regions: case study of Yunnan, China by Yousheng He, Minghao Li, Wei Zhang, Xinping Chen, Zhengxiong Zhao, Zhi Yao

“…Environmental emissions from crops mainly originate from the application of agricultural inputs (including fertilisers (N, P, and K), pesticides, seed, diesel fuels, and plastic film) during the crop life cycle. …”
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Comparative efficacy of plant derived extracts with the insecticide mospilan on two whitefly species Bemisia tabaci biotype B and Trialeurodes ricini by Hanaa S. Hussein, Mamdouh H. Idriss, Farouk H. El-Gayar, Hebatullah Yehia Saad Mousa, Mohamed Z. M. Salem

“…The current research lays the groundwork for the integrated pest management (IPM) of B. tabaci biotype B and T. ricini by employing natural extracts and pesticides blends.…”
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Bioenergy potential of Chlorella vulgaris under the influence of different light conditions in a bubble column photobioreactor by S. Dhanasekar, R. Sathyanathan

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Recent investigations indicated that continuous use of fertilizers and pesticides in agricultural fields not only deteriorated soil health but also caused a deleterious effect on surface and groundwater bodies. …”
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Investigating the Efficiency of Coffee Husks in Bio-Retention Model for Storm Water Treatment. by Musasizi, Joseph

“…Storm water from rooftops, paved areas, bare soil and sloped lawns transports eroded soil, animal wastes, litter, salts, pesticides, fertilizers, oil and grease and other potential pollutants which flows directly into the streams and rivers. …”
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Possible accumulation of emerging contaminants of concern in treated wastewater on the soil plant system of a processing tomato-wheat succession by Giuseppe Gatta, Federica Carucci, Anna Gagliardi, Michele Perniola, Michele Denora, Francesco De Mastro, Gennaro Brunetti, Sapia Murgolo, Cristina De Ceglie, Alfieri Pollice, Marcella Michela Giuliani

“…However, its use can pose significant risks due to the potential presence of emerging contaminants of concern (ECCs), including personal care products, pesticides, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of irrigation with TWW on the accumulation of ECCs within the soil-plant system during a processing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)…”
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Dufulin Impacts Plant Defense Against Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Infecting Tomato by Liping Huang, Yingying Tang, Shuaixin Wang, Jianbin Chen, Jiao Du, Shuo Yan, Deyong Zhang, Xiaobin Shi, Yong Liu, Fan Li

“…The current control strategies primarily rely on the use of pesticides, which are often nonselective and costly. …”
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Endocrine disruptors and cancers. [Perturbateurs endocriniens et cancers] by Souhila AOUICHAT BOUGUERRA, Saliha BOUMAZA, Khouloud HEMILA, Samia NEGGAZI, Nadjiba HAMLAT, Sihem BERDJA, Leïla SMAIL, Besma MOHAMMEDI, Kenza REGUOUAT, Amina BOUDJLIDA, Sofiane KACI, Fatima BOUACHRIA-BOUSMAHA

“…Ne sera évoqué dans cette revue que le risque cocarcinogène des PE, après la présentation des différentes familles de PE (produits industriels dans les aliments, additifs alimentaires, produits industriels dans les emballages, pesticides, substances d’origine naturelle).]…”
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Effectiveness of the entomopathogenic fungus Alternaria murispora and the predatory ladybird Harmonia convergens in controlling Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley) by Mohamed El Aalaoui, Said Rammali, Said Rammali, Fatima Zahra Kamal, Fatima Zahra Kamal, Gabriela Calin, Viorica Rarinca, Viorica Rarinca, Viorica Rarinca, Luminita Diana Hritcu, Alin Ciobică, Alin Ciobică, Alin Ciobică, Alin Ciobică, Mohamed Sbaghi

“…In conclusion, AM+HC proved most effective in reducing P. solenopsis densities and maintaining plant health, demonstrating its potential as a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.…”
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Watermelon Germplasm with Resistance to Whitefly-transmitted Viruses by Alex Luckew, Nebahat Sari, Swikriti Pandey, Ted McAvoy, Alvin M. Simmons, Geoffrey Meru, Cecilia McGregor

“…The current management of whiteflies is largely dependent on insecticides. However, pesticides are costly and do not provide effective control of whitefly-transmitted viruses (WTVs). …”
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Residual, Enrichment and Health Risk Assessment of Hexachlorocyclohexane and Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane in Muscle of Cultured Common Carp by Li Huang, Lei Gao, Song Wu, Peng Wang, Zhongxiang Chen, Qirui Hao, Dongli Qin, Xiaoli Huang

“…Due to the proximity of freshwater ponds to agricultural cultivated areas, these aquatic systems are inevitably influenced by the historical application of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), due to their prolonged half-life and resistance to degradation. …”
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Integrating microplastic research in sustainable agriculture: Challenges and future directions for food production by Marcelo Illanes, María-Trinidad Toro, Mauricio Schoebitz, Nelson Zapata, Diego A. Moreno, María Dolores López-Belchí

“…., pharmaceuticals, plastic particles, or pesticides), combined with environmental conditions, remains understudied. …”
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Ecological stability of broad bean (<i>Vicia faba</i> L.) in organic farming conditions by N. A. Georgieva, V. I. Kosev

“…Plants were grown under organic farming conditions without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. Three types of stability parameters were calculated based on regression, variance, and nonparametric analysis. …”
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Risk factors of gallbladder cancer in Nepal: A case control study. by Chanda Thakur, Roshan Kumar Mahato, Sabina Marasini, Dinesh Timalsena, Krishna Sagar Sharma, Biraj Man Karmacharya

“…On multivariate analysis, the risk factors studied were; parity ≥3 (AOR = 2.80, 95% CI: 1.17-6.66, P value 0.020), being ethnic group of Terai/Madhesi (AOR = 7.88, 95% CI: 3.16-19.66, P value <0.001), being Janajati (AOR = 3.36, 95% CI: 1.17-6.61, P value <0.001), having gallbladder related disease (AOR = 2.00, 95% CI:1.00-4.02, P value 0.049), consuming alcohol ≥100ml/day (AOR = 3.44, 95% CI:1.11-10.63, P value 0.032), exposed with pesticides ≥2 times in a year (AOR = 4.04, 95% CI: 1.27-12.89, P value 0.018) and consuming less vegetables and fruits (<1 times per day in a week) (AOR = 2.69, 95% CI:1.34-5.40, P value 0.005).…”
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Zebrafish Embryo Toxicity of a Binary Mixture of Pyrethroid Insecticides: d-Tetramethrin and Cyphenothrin by Janthri C. Mendis, Thejani K. Tennakoon, Chanika D. Jayasinghe

“…Hence, extensive use of these pesticides could be detrimental to fish population and integrated vector control methods which involve the minimum use of insecticides are recommended. …”
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Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa by Fredros Okumu, Sarah J. Moore, Prashanth Selvaraj, Arnon Houri Yafin, Elijah O. Juma, GloriaSalome G. Shirima, Silas Majambere, Andy Hardy, Bart G. J. Knols, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Marceline Finda, Najat Kahamba, Edward Thomsen, Ayman Ahmed, Sarah Zohdy, Prosper Chaki, Peter DeChant, Kimberly Fornace, Nicodem Govella, Steven Gowelo, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Busiku Hamainza, Jasper N. Ijumba, William Jany, Hmooda Toto Kafy, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Lenson Kariuki, Samson Kiware, Eliningaya J. Kweka, Neil F. Lobo, Dulcisária Marrenjo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Charles Mbogo, Robert S. McCann, April Monroe, Bryson Alberto Ndenga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Eric Ochomo, Mercy Opiyo, Richard Reithinger, Chadwick Haadezu Sikaala, Allison Tatarsky, David Takudzwa, Fedra Trujillano, Ellie Sherrard-Smith

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Biodegradation of Phenol at High Initial Concentration by <i>Rhodococcus opacus</i> 3D Strain: Biochemical and Genetic Aspects by Tatiana O. Anokhina, Tatiana Z. Esikova, Valentina N. Polivtseva, Nataliya E. Suzina, Inna P. Solyanikova

“…The main sources of phenols entering the environment are waste from metallurgy and coke plants, enterprises of the leather, furniture, and pulp and paper industries, as well as wastewater from the production of phenol–formaldehyde resins, adhesives, plastics, and pesticides. Among this group of compounds, phenol is the most common environmental pollutant. …”
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Investigating the feasibility of developing a collective action for biological control of fall armyworm among smallholder farmers in rural communities of Zambia by Léna Durocher-Granger, Sara Fiorito, Sibajene Kambanja Mudenda, Milimo Mildred Chiboola, Monica K. Kansiime, David Ludwig, Cees Leeuwis

“…Individually, farmers continue to rely on synthetic pesticides, a reactive measure to manage new invasive insect pests, posing risks to human health, the environment and biodiversity. …”
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The impact of fruit and vegetable waste on economic loss estimation by B. Parsafar, M. Ahmadi, Gh.R. Jahed Khaniki, N. Shariatifar, A. Rahimi Foroushani

“…Water, fertilizers and pesticides used for the production of agricultural products can affect the soil and their cultivation environment and finally lead to environmental pollution. …”
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Characterizing avocado production systems for Ugandan exports: the need for consolidation and support for sustainable development by Peter Sseruwagi, Peter Sseruwagi, Edouard Lehmann, Paul Sigombe, Gabriel Ddamulira, Jan Willem Van Casteren, Pieterjan De Bauw

“…Production mostly occurs in small- to medium-sized fields with no or limited inputs (i.e., fertilisers, pesticides, irrigation), using manual labor (family or hired) under mixed cropping systems, but lacking critical infrastructure, agronomic knowledge, extension services, and access to markets. …”
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