Although herbicides have been developed to act on the physiological processes of plants,
they are responsible for causing deleterious effects on animals. These chemical compounds …

The indiscriminate use of glyphosate is one of the main agricultural practices to combat
weeds and grasses; however, its incorrect application increases soil and water …

The current agricultural production model was established in the 1990s based on the use of
genetically modified organisms and agrochemicals, mainly pesticides. Despite pesticide …

The intensive use of glyphosate around the world in the last few decades demands constant
monitoring of this compound and its metabolite in aquatic compartments. This work aimed to …

Compiling and reporting data related to the presence of pharmaceuticals and pesticides are
crucial means of assessing the risk those chemicals pose to human health and environment …

Large-scale oil palm cultivation with intensive pesticide use has been growing worldwide
and reached the Brazilian Amazon. The rapid expansion of this crop over the last decade …

This paper documents an externality from the agricultural use of the most widely applied
herbicide in the world—glyphosate—on birth outcomes of surrounding populations. We …

Rice–vegetable rotation practices prevail in subtropical and tropical agriculture worldwide,
with applications of current-use herbicides (CUHs) vital for nontarget plant control. After …

One of the challenges in removing contaminants of emerging concern is the reduced
efficiency due to their low concentrations in the natural environment. To overcome this, a pre …

Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum pesticide that has become the most widely used herbicide
globally. However, concerns have risen regarding its potential health impacts due to food …