Background Human poisoning by pesticides has long been seen as a severe public health
problem. As early as 1990, a task force of the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated …

Bangladesh–one of the most densely populated countries of the world—has plentiful water
sources, but these sources are being polluted continuously. Both surface water and …

In developing country like India, a marketable surplus of agriculture is the most important
factor which influences the economic development of a country. To meet the demands of …

The indiscriminate use of agrochemicals for the maximization of the crop yield has adverse
effects on the air, water, soil, non-target organisms, and human health. Reducing the …

Since independence and over the years, pesticides have become a dominant feature of
Bangladesh agriculture. To protect farmers' health, environment and to improve …

This paper reviewed the published data on the levels of different pesticide residues in
vegetables (tomato, eggplant, beans, gourds, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumber, potato …

Bangladesh's economy and livelihoods of majority of its population depend on agriculture.
Despite the importance of agriculture, ensuring food security is a concern because of …

The outbreak of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Africa has led to several
recommendations of insecticides, including biopesticides. However, the effects of these …

In agriculture, the convenience and efficacy of chemical pesticides have become inevitable
to manage cultivated crop production. Here, we review the worldwide use of pesticides …

The uncertain fate and transport pathways of applied pesticides are the key hidden threats
with respect to the safety and quality evaluation of foodstuffs in Bangladesh. The risk …