Environmental impact assessment of rapeseed production using the LCA method: Part one: Life cycle inventory analysis by Kiš Ferenc, Vasin Jovica, Milovac Željko, Zeremski Tijana, Milić Stanko, Savić Jasna

“…The assessment of production inputs, including quantities of mineral fertilizers, pesticides, and diesel fuel needed to achieve an assumed yield of 3000 kg ha-1, relies on recommendations from relevant agricultural advisory institutions. …”
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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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Transitioning from Oxime to the Next Potential Organophosphorus Poisoning Therapy Using Enzymes by Rauda A. Mohamed, Keat K. Ong, Noor Azilah M. Kasim, Norhana A. Halim, Siti Aminah M. Noor, Victor F. Knight, Nurul Najwa Ab. Rahman, Wan Md Zin W. Yunus

“…An estimated 200,000 acute pesticide poisoning deaths occur each year, many in developing countries. …”
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Effect of the Mg/Al Ratio on Activated Sol-Gel Hydrotalcites for Photocatalytic Degradation of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol by Esthela Ramos-Ramírez, Norma L. Gutiérrez-Ortega, Francisco Tzompantzi-Morales, Gloria A. Del Ángel, Claudia Martínez-Gómez, Elizabeth Pabón-Gelves

“…Some of the latter that have acquired importance are phenols and chlorophenols, due to their employment in the manufacture of pesticides, insecticides, cords of wood, paper industry, among others. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and toxicity assessment of chlorantraniliprole nanoemulsion against Helicoverpa armigera by Geeta Devi, Lomash Kumar, Rahul Kumar Dhaka, Karuna Jain, Rahul Saini, Shubham Saini, Anil Jakhar, Sushil Ahlawat, Mehdi Rahimi

“…While traditional chemical pesticides are widely used for their immediate results and ease of application, nanoemulsions offer a promising alternative, paving the way for advanced, efficient pesticide formulations.The current research aimed to develop oil-in-water (O/W) chlorantraniliprole stable nanoemulsion using combinations of different solvents (butanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and toluene), tween- 80 (non-ionic surfactant) and sodium laurel sulfonate (anionic co-surfactant) to reduce the dose and increase toxicity of chlorantraniliprole as targeted pesticide. …”
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Chemical Composition of Date-Pits and Its Potential for Developing Value-Added Product - a Review by Hossain Mohammad Zakir, Waly Mostafa I., Singh Vandita, Sequeira Venitia, Rahman Mohammad Shafur

“…Date-pits powder and activated carbon from date–pits showed effective in purifying water by removing different types of pollutants, such as heavy metals, boron, dyes, phenolic compounds, and pesticides. Date-pits also showed effective to be used as ingredient for composed, biomass, and fermentation processes.…”
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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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Crop protection by RNA interference: a review of recent approaches, current state of developments and use as of 2013 by Kirsten Germing, Cecilia Andrea Díaz Navarrete, Andreas Schiermeyer, Udo Hommen, Luise Zühl, Sebastian Eilebrecht, Elke Eilebrecht

“…While the research on RNAi-based pesticides was initially limited to endogenous applications (i.e., production of the dsRNA by the crop), the development of technologies for exogenous applications like RNAi sprays in particular has increased in recent years. …”
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Co-inoculation of Trichoderma viride with Azospirillum brasilense could suppress the development of Harpophora maydis-infected maize in Egypt by Rasha M. Elmeihy, Omar A. Hewedy, Maryam S. Alhumaidi, Khadijah A. Altammar, Eman O. Hassan, Samah A. El-Debaiky

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to control LWD of maize using an alternative approach to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. A combination of Trichoderma viride, a fungal biocontrol agent, and Azospirillum brasilense, a bacterial endophytic plant growth promoter, was applied in vitro and in planta. …”
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Artificial intelligence on the agro-industry in the United States of America by Jahanara Akter, Sadia Islam Nilima, Rakibul Hasan, Anamika Tiwari, Md Wali Ullah, Md Kamruzzaman

“…Traditional farming methods, unable to cope with this surge, often resort to harmful pesticides, deteriorating soil health. However, the advent of AI promises a transformative shift toward sustainable agricultural practices. …”
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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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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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Toxicity of the Herbicide Roundup Original DI^® in Tadpoles of <i>Physalaemus erikae</i> and <i>Physalaemus cicada</i> (Anura: Leptodactylidae) by Mario Barbosa da Silva Junior, Renan Nunes Costa, Iuri Ribeiro Dias, Yvonnick Le Pendu, Mirco Solé, Caio Vinícius de Mira-Mendes, Victor Goyannes Dill Orrico

“…Our results extend the knowledge regarding the action of pesticides mainly for species of the genus <i>Physalaemus</i>, which is the best-known genus for glyphosate based-herbicide toxicity.…”
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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

“…Practical applications of Pseudomonas AMs are also explored, particularly in plant disease management, where they function as biopesticides, reducing dependency on chemical pesticides and promoting sustainable farming practices. …”
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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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Pumpkin and watermelon production constraints and management practices in Uganda by Fred B. Masika, Titus Alicai, Hussein Shimelis, Gabriel Ddamulira, Shahasi Y. Athman, Perpetua Ipulet, Morgan Andama, Arthur K. Tugume

“…Mixing of several agrochemicals was observed in watermelon fields coupled with gross lack of knowledge of proper usage or purpose of these chemicals may result in pesticide resistance, health and environmental hazards. …”
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Analysis of toxicity and mechanisms of busulfan in non-obstructive azoospermia: A genomic and toxicological approach integrating molecular docking, single-cell sequencing, and expe... by Yanggang Hong, Qichao Yuan, Yi Wang, Deqi Wang, Xiaoju Guan, Congde Chen

“…Environmental pollutants, including chemical contaminants, heavy metals, and pesticides, have been linked to adverse effects on male reproductive health, particularly sperm quality. …”
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Evaluation of cellular and physiological alterations of cells from Mytilus galloprovincialis exposed to benzisothiazolinone by Federica Impellitteri, Kristian Riolo, Giorgia Zicarelli, Miriam Porretti, Cristiana Roberta Multisanti, Giuseppe Piccione, Alessia Giannetto, Caterina Faggio

“…It is readily detectable in pesticides, polishes, printing inks and detergents. …”
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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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