An indicator to assess risks on water and air of pesticide spraying in crop fields

Pierlot, Frédéric; Marks-Perreau, Jonathan; Soulé, Emma; Keichinger, Olivier; Bedos, Carole; Prevost, Laetitia; Dijk, Paul van; Bockstaller, Christian

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161000

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“…The use of plant protection products, such as fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides, is crucial for controlling diseases and pests in agriculture, but their safety, costs, and availabil-ity are a growing concern [1][2][3][4]. The possible adverse effects on human and environmental health have led to the development of risk exposure indicators [5,6] and more stringent legislative requirements [7,8]. The EU, for example, regulates plant protection products authorization [9] and utilization to endorse a new paradigm for agricultural production with the transition to low-input farming, promoting integrated pest management and complementary alternatives to minimize the utilization of plant protection products [10].…”

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Are Basic Substances a Key to Sustainable Pest and Disease Management in Agriculture? An Open Field Perspective

Toffolatti,

Davillerd,

D’Isita

et al. 2023

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Pathogens and pests constantly challenge food security and safety worldwide. The use of plant protection products to manage them raises concerns related to human health, the environment, and economic costs. Basic substances are active, non-toxic compounds that are not predominantly used as plant protection products but hold potential in crop protection. Basic substances’ attention is rising due to their safety and cost-effectiveness. However, data on their protection levels in crop protection strategies are lacking. In this review, we critically analyzed the literature concerning the field application of known and potential basic substances for managing diseases and pests, investigating their efficacy and potential integration into plant protection programs. Case studies related to grapevine, potato, and fruit protection from pre- and post-harvest diseases and pests were considered. In specific cases, basic substances and chitosan in particular, could complement or even substitute plant protection products, either chemicals or biologicals, but their efficacy varied greatly according to various factors, including the origin of the substance, the crop, the pathogen or pest, and the timing and method of application. Therefore, a careful evaluation of the field application is needed to promote the successful use of basic substances in sustainable pest management strategies in specific contexts.

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