Biopesticides are biological products or organisms which are potential candidates for eco-
friendly pest management and crop protection over the chemical pesticides. The so-called …

Pesticides constitute an integral part of modern agriculture. However, there are still concerns
about their effects on non-target organisms. To address this the European Commission has …

As one of the important nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) pollution sources of waters, the
paddy water N and P runoff losses are still poorly understood in the double rice cropping …

Considering the fact that biopesticides are increasingly used to replace synthetic pesticides
in pest control, it is necessary to assess their ecotoxicity and especially their non-target …

The rhizosphere hosts a considerable microbial community. Among that community, bacteria
called plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) can promote plant growth and defense …

Non-agricultural sources of pesticides in urban areas are responsible for their presence in
domestic wastewater. Therefore, pesticides are typically found in sewage treatment plants in …

Chlorpyrifos, a common organophosphorus pesticide, is widely used for agricultural pest
control and can inhibit nitrogen-fixing bacteria biomass in paddy. In this study, the additions …

Pesticides as important agricultural inputs play a vital role in protecting crop plants from
diseases and pests; however, the effect of pesticides on crop plant physiology and …

The production and large-scale application of traditional chemical pesticides will bring
environmental pollution and food safety problems. With the advantages of high safety and …

Intensive agriculture has resulted in an indiscriminate use of pesticides, which demands in-
depth analysis of their impact on indigenous rhizospheric microbial community structure and …