FOOD PRODUCT CONTAMINATION RISKS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF PRODUCTION by O. I. Lavrukhina, V. G. Amelin, L. B. Prokhvatilova, O. I. Ruchnova

“…It was demonstrated that to perform scientifically based assessment of food product contamination it is necessary not only to test for safety criteria stipulated in the regulatory framework where special attention is given to determination and rationing of pesticides, veterinary drugs, their metabolites, natural toxins, allergens and toxic chemical elements, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls. …”
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Organophosphorus Nerve Agents: Types, Toxicity, and Treatments by Sudisha Mukherjee, Rinkoo Devi Gupta

“…Organophosphorus compounds are extensively used worldwide as pesticides which cause great hazards to human health. …”
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Perception et stratégies d’adaptation aux incertitudes climatiques par les exploitants agricoles des zones marécageuses au Sud-Kivu by Arsène Mushagalusa Balasha, Jean-Hélène Kitsali Katungo, Benjamin Murhula Balasha, Lebon Hwali Masheka, Aloïse Bitagirwa Ndele, Volonté Cirhuza , Jean -Baptiste Assumani Buhendwa, Innocent Akilimali, Nicanor Cubaka, Benoît Bismwa

“…Farmers’ adaptation strategies include the cleaning up streams, mulching as well as the application of manure, crop diversification and use of chemical pesticides that is currently farmers ‘preferred option to control pests. …”
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Interaction of Predatory Ladybird Beetle, Micraspis discolor with Nilaparvata lugens throughout Paddy Growing Seasons by Alia Natasha Hanifah, Nadia Nisha Musa, Abd Aziz Shamsudin Noraziyah, Salmah Yaakop

“…The use of M. discolor as a predator is essential in agriculture, along with the treatment of a healthy ecosystem landscape of diverse vegetation combinations, which helps to reduce the use of pesticides. …”
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Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Effects of Acephate on Human Sperm by M. A. Thamali Dhanushka, L. Dinithi. C. Peiris

“…Extensive use of organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) could alter semen quality and sperm DNA at different stages of spermatogenesis. …”
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Morphological and Molecular Characteristics of Endophytic Fungi in Sugarcane as Antagonists of the Pathogen Fusarium sacchari by Asniah Asniah, Muhammad Taufik

“…The control measures implemented so far still rely on synthetic pesticides but have not yielded optimal results and are not environmentally friendly. …”
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Diversity of Hymenoptera in Indonesian Rice Agroecosystems: A Systematic Review of Species Composition and Ecological Roles by Zahlul Ikhsan

“…These insects provide essential ecosystem services, particularly in biological pest control, reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides. Despite their importance, the impact of different agricultural practices on Hymenoptera diversity and their ecological roles in Indonesian rice fields remains underexplored. …”
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Electrochemical sensor based on polyaniline supported CdS/CeO2/Ag3PO4 nanocomposite for Malathion detection by Tigabu Bekele Mekonnen

“…Under optimum conditions, the electrochemical sensor showed Malathion concentrations in linear range of 1-13 × 10−7 M, good reproducibility, and no interference by other pesticides and high recovery values around 98.90%. As-synthesized nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrode exhibits the lowest detection limit of 3.0 × 10−9 M for Malathion detection. …”
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Specialized Metabolite Profiling-Based Variations of Watercress Leaves (<i>Nasturtium officinale</i> R.Br.) from Hydroponic and Aquaponic Systems by Ivon Buitrago-Villanueva, Ricardo Barbosa-Cornelio, Ericsson Coy-Barrera

“…However, these methods have significant environmental impacts, such as promoting eutrophication due to excessive fertilizer use and contaminating water sources with pesticides. This study aimed to explore two emerging cultivation strategies, i.e., hydroponics and aquaponics, to grow watercress and evaluate its specialized metabolite content using an untargeted metabolomic approach. …”
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Production of Sweet-Potato Based Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) for Sustainable Agriculture. by Kobusinguzi, Anociata

“…Traditionally, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and acaricides have been used to boost yields and protect plants and animals from pests, parasites, and diseases. …”
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The trypanosomatid (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) parasites in bees: A review on their environmental circulation, impacts and implications by Rossella Tiritelli, Giovanni Cilia, Tamara Gómez-Moracho

“…Biotic factors, including co-infections, gut microbiota, food contamination, and abiotic factors like environmental conditions, pesticides, and urbanization, play crucial roles in infection dynamics. …”
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Application of IoT-Based Drones in Precision Agriculture for Pest Control by Mohamad Reda. A. Refaai, Vinjamuri SNCH Dattu, N. Gireesh, Ekta Dixit, CH. Sandeep, David Christopher

“…The different approaches, for example, confront difficulties such as investigating the region in the shortest possible time feasible, while eliminating the same region being searched by more drones, detecting parasites, and stopping their spread by applying the appropriate number of pesticides. Simulation models are a significant aid to researchers in conducting to evaluate these technologies and creating specific tactics and coordinating procedures capable of effectively supporting farms and achieving the aim. …”
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UV-C light irradiation effects on two rose cultivars infected with Botrytis cinerea by Eduardo Espejel-Maycotte, Ma de Lourdes Arevalo-Galarza, Jose Alfredo Carrillo-Salazar, José Refugio Lomelí-Flores, Victoria Ayala-Escobar, Luis Francisco Salomé-Abarca

“…However, these products have a large accumulation of residues and select strains resistant to pathogens and pesticides. In this context, the irradiation of plants with UV-C light (254 nm) is an effective treatment for the control of several phytopathogens. …”
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Occupational health in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): A systematic review and call for comprehensive policy development. by Muhammad A Masood, Raghad Khaled, Ahmad Bin-Ismail, Lucy Semerjian, Khaled Abass

“…Chemical hazards, including exposure to pesticides, cement, and petrochemicals, were identified as significant health risks, necessitating better safety measures. …”
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Microplastics in agricultural soils: sources and microbial remediation approaches by Nataliia Tkachuk, Liubov Zelena, Yaroslav Novikov

“…The sources of microplastics in agricultural soils are plastics used to cover fertilizers, pesticides and seeds, film for mulching, use of wastewater for irrigation, sludge from wastewater treatment as fertilizers that can lead to the occurrence of environmental risks for the functioning of agroecosystems and human health. …”
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Ditch management using low-grade weirs: an opportunity for mitigating water quality and quantity impacts by J. S. Strock, A. Z. Ranaivoson

“…Transport of sediment, pathogens, pesticides, and nutrients from runoff and drainage from crop fields contributes to eutrophication and degradation of surface waters. …”
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Fipronil in sub-lethal doses leads to immuno-toxicological effects in broiler birds. by Shafia Tehseen Gul, Muhammad Zergham Tahir, Latif Ahmad, Aisha Khatoon, Muhammad Kashif Saleemi, Farid Shokry Ataya, Riaz Hussain, Bakhtawar Maqbool, Dalia Fouad, Ahrar Khan

“…Pesticides, including fipronil, are used mainly in agriculture; however, in veterinary and animal husbandry, their potential use is to control the pests responsible for vector-borne diseases. …”
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Efficacy of the Fumigant Ethanedinitrile to Control the Ham Mite, <i>Tyrophagus putrescentiae</i> (Schrank) (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae), and Its Sorption on Dry-Cured Ham by Jacqueline M. Maille, Wes Schilling, Thomas W. Phillips

“…However, the ban of the fumigant methyl bromide and the ineffectiveness of other pesticides stress the need for alternative fumigants. …”
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Eurasian otter-human conflict in Koprulu Canyon National Park by Ahmet Koca, Bedirhan Eker, Yasin Ünal

“…Technology, population growth, pollution of air and water systems, forest fires, drying of water-rich areas used for agricultural purposes, chemical effects of pesticides used, and the pollution caused by these have a very negative effect on forest ecosystems and water wetlands. …”
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Foliar Application of Leaf Extracts of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Increases Growth and Nutritional Value of Chinese Flowering Cabbage Plants under Field Conditions by Waheed Akram, Sabin Fatima, Tehmina Anjum, Basharat Ali, Guihua Li

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