Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are an integral part of modern agriculture and are often
associated with numerous environmental problems. Biological agents such as …

Pollutants in water resources (such as heavy metal ions and organic dyes) are presently
causing critical issues for human health and the environment. Among such pollutants …

Herbicides and insecticides are pervasively applied in agricultural sector to increase the
yield by controlling or eliminating bug vermin and weeds. Although, resistance development …

Biopesticides are formulations derived from naturally occurring compounds that manage
pests through non-toxic and environmentally favorable means. Being living organisms …

Intensive and inefficient exploitation of pesticides through modernized agricultural practices
has caused severe pesticide contamination problems to the environment and become a …

Pesticides play a pivotal role in agriculture for the effective production of various crops. The
indiscriminate use of pesticides results in the significant bioaccumulation of pesticide …

This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of pesticide use in global and
Indian agriculture, focusing on the mounting food security challenges due to population …

Neonicotinoid insecticides (NNIs) are the fastest-growing class in agricultural protection.
They target nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) in pests, stimulating the nervous …

Currently used pesticides (CUPs) were introduced to have lower persistence and
bioaccumulation, and lesser bioavailability towards non-target species. Nevertheless, CUPs …

Globally, river pesticide concentrations are associated with regional and local stream
invertebrate diversity declines. Pesticides often co-occur with elevated nutrients (eg nitrogen …