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Pesticide Residues - Science topic
Pesticides or their breakdown products remaining in the environment following their normal use or accidental contamination.
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This work investigated knowledge of garden egg farmers’ safe usage and application of pesticides in Southeast, Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed method approach involving structured interview and focus group discussion. The mean and percentage responses were obtained and ranked in ascending order of magnitude. The result shows that in a scale of 1...
Labor shortages in the Chinese tea industry have accelerated the need for crop protection unmanned aerial vehicles (CP-UAVs), which can greatly improve working efficiency. However, CP-UAV operational parameters must be optimized for effective pest control. In this study, the spraying performance of two CP-UAVs (DJI T30 and T40) under different oper...
Pesticides production, consumption, and disposal around the world are raising concerns day by day for their human and environmental health impacts. Among developing treatment technologies, ozonation has attracted the attention of many researchers in recent years. It is an emerging and promising technology for removing pesticides in the aqueous envi...
The current need to produce marketable vegetables entails increasing pressure to use agricultural pesticides. However, information on the type of pesticide residues, the concentration in the soil, and their prolonged impacts is lacking in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Therefore, the present work was conducted to identify the types of pesti...
Pesticides are physical or biological agents, and their quantities in the surroundings must be controlled and closely monitored since they are hazardous to people, animals, and the environment. Although there are traditional methods for detecting pesticides, such as gas chromatography/liquid chromatography–mass spectroscopy (GC/LC–MS), researchers...
In recent years, Thailand’s agriculture sector has seen a significant rise in pesticide usage due to its vital role in the economy and global food trade. However, the uncontrolled use of pesticides poses severe health and environmental risks. This research focuses on the detection of pesticide residues, particularly carbaryl and paraoxon-ethyl, whi...
Though many wild bee species nest in the ground, little is known of their potential exposure to pesticide residues in soil, or the effects of such exposure. Here, we introduce Anthophora plumipes as a potential model ground-nesting solitary bee species for controlled exposure to pesticides through soil. Bees from a naturally occurring population we...
Monitoring pesticide use in food is essential for the health safety of consumers so that concentrations above the allowed limits can cause side effects in humans. Hence, the objective of this work was to validate a spectroscopic method for qualitative/quantitative pesticide residues in vegetables through UPLC-ESI-MS/MS, presenting a case study for...
Our previous research demonstrated the health benefits of sericin-derived oligopeptides (SDOs) from yellow silk cocoons, particularly their hypoglycemic and antihypertensive properties. This study aims to produce SDOs at a pilot scale, preparing them for large commercial production as a novel food ingredient, and investigates the impact of scale-up...
Throughout history, humans have sought to drink water that is good for their health, according to the knowledge of the time. Hippocrates’ definition of water quality, “good water should be clear, light, aerated, without any perceptible odor or taste, warm in winter and cold in summer”, remained virtually unchanged until 1887, when it was added that...
Gaining knowledge about the maximum residue limits (MALs) of pesticides on fresh or processed foods is critical to the process of pre‐harvest cultivation, post‐harvest processing and storage, and the downstream safety surveillance of food commodities. In this study, we explore the available MALs of 643 pesticides on 128 foods via non‐negative matri...
With a growing emphasis on sustainable and eco‐friendly technologies, the food industry is actively seeking innovative solutions to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Alkaline/basic electrolyzed water (ALEW/BEW), produced through the electrochemical dissociation of water and salts, presents a promising alternative that minimizes e...
It is interesting to note that some of the most lucrative commercial products available today are derived from plant cell cultures. Apple, grape, ginger, rice, and other plant stem cells have been successfully and extensively utilized in cosmetic preparations all over the world. The advantages of plant cell suspensions over field-grown complete pla...
Pesticide residues still pose a risk to human health. With the rapid development of rapid testing technology, the levels of different types of pesticide residues in agricultural products can be identified in a shorter period; thus, the safety of food can be guaranteed. However, the effectiveness of commercially available testing products has yet to...
Ecological and health risk of selected heavy metals and Organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs) were assessed in Water and Sediments from Otamiri River in Imo state, Nigeria. Water and sediment samples were collected during rainy and dry periods from three different points and mixed together to form a composite sample. Pesticide residues and heavy...
This study presents an analytical method for detection and identification of pesticides in simulated biological matrices, i.e., simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and simulated urine sample (SUS). The approach combines the QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe) sample preparation technique with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-...
Agriculture's reliance on pesticides has intensified with global population growth, industrial expansion, and urbanization, particularly since the "Green Revolution" of the 1950s. Brazil, a major pesticide consumer, saw a 14% increase in pesticide registrations in 2021, marking the highest number since 2000. Despite their benefits in enhancing prod...
This study aimed to perform an in-depth investigation of olive oil mill wastewater (OOMW). Two OOMW samples (OOMW-A and OOMW-B) from conventionally farmed olives were collected from two different olive oil mills in Palermo province (Italy). Multiresidual analysis indicated that both OOMW samples were unsuitable for food production due to pesticide...
Food safety is a pressing global concern due to the risks posed by contaminants such as pesticide residues, heavy metals, allergens, mycotoxins, and pathogenic microorganisms. While accurate, traditional detection methods like ELISA, HPLC, and mass spectrometry are often time-consuming and resource-intensive, highlighting the need for innovative al...
Bangladesh's agriculture sector heavily relies on the use of pesticides for pest control and production. However, improper use
and unsafe handling practices can lead to the bio-accumulation of pesticide active ingredients in vegetables, causing high
farmer exposure and adverse health effects. This study aimed to detect the presence of pesticide act...
Pujiati, Hertanti, Kiswardianta RB, Fatimah, Ramadhan R, Ni’matuzahroh. 2025. Isolation and potential evaluation of organophosphate-indigenous degrading fungi from Singolangu Farmland, Magetan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 26: 157-168. Pesticide use is prevalent in Indonesian agriculture, especially in vegetable farming regions like Singolangu Hamlet,...
The residual concentration of pesticides and heavy metals (arsenic, mercury, selenium, lead, cadmium, and aluminum) was measured in the soil and the cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) liver from two localities at Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. The pesticide residues have taken the following pattern: chlorpyrifos > metalaxyl > piperonyl butoxide > thiophanat...
Methodology Results (cont….) Developing countries is still affected by food insecurity where 65% of households in sub-sahara Africa are mainly smallholder farmers, poor and vulnerable (Ayanlade A., et All, 2020) and despite of high demographic growth rate, the agriculture production cannot feed the population because of not only the low production...
In order to rapidly and nondestructively detect pesticide residues on tomato leaves, fluorescence spectroscopy and hyperspectral techniques were used to study the nondestructive detection of three different concentrations of benzyl-pyrazolyl esters on the surface of tomato leaves, respectively. In this study, fluorescence spectrum acquisition and h...
The European Green Deal attaches great importance to sustainability, including food security, which is also linked to food safety. This is particularly relevant in such a sensitive region as the Mediterranean. The goal of this study was to investigate Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications of hazards reported in 1997–2021 (a 25-...
Current use pesticides (CUPs) are recognised as the largest deliberate input of bioactive substances into terrestrial ecosystems and one of the main factors responsible for the current decline in insects in agricultural areas. To quantify seasonal insect exposure in the landscape at a regional scale (Rhineland-Palatine in Germany), we analysed the...
The primary sources of water contamination are wastes from industrial regions, including pesticide residues, paper, organic textile, and pharmaceuticals. Specifically, organic dyes released by industries have the capacity to be harmful, biorecalcitrant, indestructible, fade-resistant, and pose a significant risk to human health. At 60 °C, Ag/ZnO na...
Rapid, effective, and cost-effective methods for large-scale screening of pesticide residues in the environment and agricultural products are important for assessing potential environmental risks and safeguarding human health. Here, we constructed a novel aggregation-induced emission (AIE) electrochemical aptamer (Apt) sensor based on red-emissive...
Engineering wearable devices for in situ and on‐site monitoring of pesticide residues from plants in a non‐destructive manner is of great research value but remains a huge challenge. In this study, a plant‐wearable fluorescence sensor CdTe CDs@PVA@AG, is designed and constructed by embedding CdTe QDs in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and agarose (AG)‐co‐a...
Citation: Mara, A.; Mainente, F.; Sorsou, V.; Picó, Y.; Perales, I.; Ghorab, A.; Sanna, G.; Borrás-Linares, I.; Zoccatelli, G.; Ciulu, M. New Insights on Quality, Safety, Nutritional, and Nutraceutical Properties of Honeydew Honeys from Italy. Molecules 2025, 30, 410. https://doi. Abstract: Honeydew honey is less studied than nectar honey, although...
Highlights Agrochemical pesticides boost yields but cause ecological, health, and socioeconomic issues. Pesticides reduce biodiversity, disrupting ecosystems. Soil and water contamination threaten aquatic life and human health. Pesticide exposure leads to serious health risks, especially for farmers and consumers. Farmers' reliance on pes...
Pesticide residues on fruits pose a global food safety concern, emphasizing the need for effective and practical removal strategies to ensure safe consumption. This study investigates the efficacy of household ingredients (corn starch, all-purpose flour, rice flour and baking soda) and four commercial fresh produce wash products in eliminating a mo...
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), is a major pest of various plants with a worldwide distribution. Extensive use of chemical pesticides has led to the development of resistance in this pest, making biological control agents a viable alternative for its management. The predatory mites, Neoseiulus californi...
Raman spectroscopy is a spectral analysis technique based on molecular vibration. It has gained widespread acceptance as a practical tool for the non-invasive and rapid characterization or identification of multiple analytes and compounds in recent years. In fruit quality detection, Raman spectroscopy is employed to detect organic compounds, such a...
The accurate detection of pesticide residues in fresh produce is essential for public health. This study evaluated the use of two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2D-COS), specifically applied to Raman data, combined with principal component analysis (PCA) and support vector machines (SVMs) for the direct and rapid detection of chlorothalonil...
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has been perceived as a valuable tool in ensuring food safety due to its rapid and intuitive nature. In this study, we demonstrate a novel cellulose-ZIF-8-noble metal nanostructure as a SERS substrate for the analysis of pesticide residues in food. Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) acting as a scaffold, we syste...
Chili farmers in Kendalbulur Village are the main subjects that have a great influence due to exposure to pesticide residues (toxicity). Pesticide toxicity affects enzymes produced by the liver that cause changes in its working system. This study aims to look at the characteristics and levels of the enzymes SGOT, SGPT, and ALP in chili farmers expo...
The efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) and photocatalytic disinfection techniques, individually and synergistically, in degrading pesticide residues and maintaining quality parameters in grapes were investigated. A bench‐scale photocatalytic reactor equipped with UV lamps and photocatalysts (TiO₂ and ZnO) was used for the treatments. LC‐MS/MS was employe...
The sustainability of agricultural production and access to healthy food are important issues in the agricultural sector. From a food safety perspective, pesticide residue problems are becoming an increasing concern for consumers worldwide. This study aims to evaluate pesticide use in greenhouse tomato production in terms of sustainability, food sa...
The bioaccumulation of pesticides in honeybee products (HBPs) should be studied for a number of reasons. The presence of pesticides in HBPs can provide new data on the risk related to the use of pesticides and their role in bee colony losses. Moreover, the degree of contamination of HBPs can lower their quality, weaken their beneficial properties,...
The present community-based study assessed the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD)/chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) as well as anemia in some intense agricultural zones under Hirakud Command Area and evaluated their association with pesticides and heavy metal exposure.
Random cluster sampling method was used to assess the prev...
The American food system faces significant challenges in ensuring food safety, particularly in mitigating the presence of harmful chemicals from farm to table. From pesticide residues in crops to chemical additives in processed foods, these contaminants pose risks to public health and the environment. This paper explores innovative approaches to re...
BACKGROUND
Garbhiniparicharya , as per Ayurveda, includes masnumasikaahara (food regimes) oushadhaprayoga such as garbhasthapakadravyas (medicines for the maintenance of pregnancy). Prajasthapana granules (PSG) is a novel drug administration method derived out of prajasthapana gana mahakashya dravya explained in Charaka samhita . Most of the drugs...
Beehives can accumulate environmental contaminants as bees gather pollen, propolis, and water from their surroundings, contaminating hive products like honey. Moreover, in multifloral environments, bees can interact with plants treated with different pesticides, often causing higher pesticides concentrations in multi-floral honey than in mono-flora...
BACKGROUND
The rising demand for environmentally friendly pest control highlights the importance of understanding the interaction between natural enemies and pesticides. Amblyseius swirskii, a predatory mite extensively used in biocontrol, plays a crucial role in managing pest populations in agricultural systems. Integrating this mite with selectiv...
Continued population growth in African cities has led to an increase in the demand for agricultural produce, with intensive use of inputs. The practice of market gardening in the vicinity of water bodies has an impact on groundwater quality. To make up for the lack of water, some people in the town of Koudougou resort to wells and boreholes. This s...
The widespread use of thiamethoxam has led to pesticide residues that have sparked global concerns regarding ecological and human health risks. A pressing requirement exists for a detection method that is both swift and sensitive. Herein, we introduced an innovative fluorescence biosensor constructed from alendronic acid (ADA)-modified upconversion...
Standardisation and validation for herbal preparation using modern parameters of analytics are crucial in present era. Capsule Unex is one such formulation useful for renal diseases like urinary tract infections, renal stones, blood purifier etc. The study has been specifically performed on the latest scientific measures to ensure capsules quality...
Hexaconazole, a triazole insecticide, is widely used to control rust disease in Welsh onions. Residue levels of pesticides vary based on the cooking methods. Although studies on hexaconazole residue have involved vegetables such as cabbage, research on Welsh onion is limited. This study investigated the effect of different cooking methods on hexaco...
Butyrylcholinesterase plays an indispensable role in organisms, and its abnormal expression poses a significant threat to human health and safety, covering various aspects including liver‐related diseases, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, toxic substances such as organophos...
The development of pesticides has been instrumental in improving agricultural productivity by effectively controlling pests and diseases. However, the widespread use of pesticides has also raised significant environmental and health concerns. To address these issues, various electronic and optical analytical detectors have been developed to monitor...
This study monitored the occurrence and distribution of organochlorine (OC) and organophosphate pesticide (OP) residues from cocoa-producing soil farmland into river Owena in Ondo State, Nigeria. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of these chemicals on the quality of Owena River water. The soil and sediment samples were extracted using...
To overcome the time-consuming off-site limitations in conventional pesticide detection, this contribution presents an in situ quantitative analysis detection strategy for pesticides on leaf surfaces using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry imaging technology. Taking fungicide metrafenone as a representativ...
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a highly sensitive analytical technique with excellent molecular specificity. However, the pristine separate nanoparticles produce relatively weak Raman signals. It is necessary to focus on increasing the "hot-spot" density generated at the nanogaps between the adjacent nanoparticles (second-generation...
Carbendazim (CBZ) is used to prevent fungal infections in agricultural crops. Given its high persistence and potential for long-term health effects, it is crucial to quickly identify pesticide residues in food and the environment in order to mitigate excessive exposure. Aptamer-based sensors offer a promising solution for pesticide detection due to...
Background
The decline in wheat output in Ethiopia is widely attributed to pests, which has led to a rise in the usage of pesticides to boost productivity. The degree of pesticides sorption and degradation which influence the likelihood of environmental contamination from pesticides seeping into water bodies from soil has not yet been published for...
Strawberries are consumed worldwide mostly as fresh fruits. During strawberry cultivation, a wide scope of pesticides, primarily fungicides, is used to prevent pest attacks. Aiming to check the safety of strawberries in Uruguay, a first monitoring program (2019-2023) of pesticide and pesticide metabolite residues was conducted. A validated QuEChERS...
Standard operating Protocols for drone based pesticide application in Cotton
Bio efficacy of pesticides applied through drone against pests and diseases of Cotton
Studies on Phytotoxicity of pesticides on cotton applied through drone
Pesticide residue and microbial population studies after drone spray
Tomato are used both in as fresh and semi cooked form, therefore, pesticides residues neither accepted nor allowed by stakeholders. Plant resistance inducers (PRIs) or elicitors have shown promising potential to be an effective but safe alternate of pesticides. In this study, we investigated the role of different PRIs against Altenaria solani, caus...
Invasion of insects to crops and plants causes serious economic loss. The first thinking by farmers is using chemical insecticides to protect the crops. A chemical insecticide is also defined as a chemical substance that is treated singly or mixed with other substances for the purpose of killing, preventing, removing, or reducing pest damage in the...
Pesticide residues are the major concern for environment and human health. Unregulated applications of
pesticide compounds on crops resulting accumulation of pesticide residues in soil and crop at extreme levels. Monitoring of
these residues level is crucial for environment protection and also for wellness of living beings. Most of the research aim...