Exploring possibilities of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) production under organic management by Amit Kumar, Satesh Kumar, Divyanshu Sharma, Parshant Bakshi, S. K. Singh, R. K. Samnotra

“…It being a nutrient-demanding crop, farmers use high doses of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides and if consumed as salad or half-boiled in many culinary dishes, these chemicals are likely to impact the health of consumers and affect the environment. …”
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A review on the production of nanofertilizers and its application in agriculture by Birara Melku Ayenew, Neela Satheesh, Zemenu Birhan Zegeye, Desalegn Adisu Kassie

“…In addition, applications of the NF and advantages are also given over the conventional pesticides. Information is also given on the current applications and challenges of the NF. …”
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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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Recent Advances in Biopesticide Research and Development with a Focus on Microbials [version 4; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Dennis Ndolo, Jing Ge, Debbie Muir, Lawrence Malinga, Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha

“…Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement or substitute conventional chemical pesticides. They can also be highly specific or broad spectrum with a unique mode of action controlling a wide range of pest species. …”
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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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Combined effects of gibberellin and vermiwash on the life history and antioxidant system of Phthorimaea absoluta (Meyrick) in tomato plants by Azim Nemati, Jalal Jalali Sendi, Yaghoub Fathipour

“…Given the pest’s resistance to many chemical pesticides, alternative control methods are crucial. …”
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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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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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Endophytic Bacillus bacteria with RNase activity in the resistance of potato plants to viruses by G. F. Burkhanova, A. V. Sorokan, E. A. Cherepanova, E. R. Sarvarova, R. M. Khairullin, I. V. Maksimov

“…Currently, viruses cannot be controlled with chemical pesticides, since known antiviral compounds are teratogenic and hazardous to people’s health. …”
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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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Evaluation of DNA Damage in Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) by Comet Assay for Determination of Possible Pollution in Lake Mogan (Ankara) by İsmet Çok, Onur Kenan Ulutas, Öncü Okusluk, Emre Durmaz, Nilsun Demir

“…This study was carried out using Cyprinus carpio in order to identify the possible pollution in Lake Mogan, near Ankara, Turkey, where the city's sewer system and pesticides used in agriculture are believed to be the common causes of pollution. …”
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Assessment of agricultural sustainability performance in Dali Prefecture, China using the DPSIR Model by Yishan Chen, Harison Kiplagat Kipkulei, Zhiqiang Xie, Stefan Sieber

“…There has been a rise in the use of energy, fertilizers, pesticides, and plastic films to enhance production. …”
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Effect of Peat Addition on Sorption and Leaching of Triazole Fungicides in Oran Soils by Kahina Aït Hammi, Elías Nieto-Latorre, María D. Ureña-Amate, María M. Socías-Viciana, Hafida Miloudi, Naoufal Debbagh-Boutarbouch

“…Results of soil column experiments indicated that peat amendment decreased leaching of both pesticides in the soils studied. So, the use of organic addition might be an effective management practice for controlling potential pollution of penconazole and/or flusilazole to the environment.…”
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