Dietary intake of pesticides through fruits

Soniya, Maimom; Maisnam, Guneshori; Barak, Deepti; Sudha, P; Pathma, Jayakumar

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-91900-5.00013-8

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“…Employed to control plant diseases in cereals, fruits, and vegetables, including citrus, bananas, strawberries, pineapples, and pome fruits Causes infertility and damages the testicles of laboratory animals [73,74] Copper-based fungicides Fungi Effective against late blight and downy mildew diseases…”

Section: Effectiveness Of Pesticidesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nano-Agrochemicals as Substitutes for Pesticides: Prospects and Risks

Ali,

Ahmad,

Dar

et al. 2023

Plants

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This review delves into the mesmerizing technology of nano-agrochemicals, specifically pesticides and herbicides, and their potential to aid in the achievement of UN SDG 17, which aims to reduce hunger and poverty globally. The global market for conventional pesticides and herbicides is expected to reach USD 82.9 billion by 2027, growing 2.7% annually, with North America, Europe, and the Asia–Pacific region being the biggest markets. However, the extensive use of chemical pesticides has proven adverse effects on human health as well as the ecosystem. Therefore, the efficacy, mechanisms, and environmental impacts of conventional pesticides require sustainable alternatives for effective pest management. Undoubtedly, nano-agrochemicals have the potential to completely transform agriculture by increasing crop yields with reduced environmental contamination. The present review discusses the effectiveness and environmental impact of nanopesticides as promising strategies for sustainable agriculture. It provides a concise overview of green nano-agrochemical synthesis and agricultural applications, and the efficacy of nano-agrochemicals against pests including insects and weeds. Nano-agrochemical pesticides are investigated due to their unique size and exceptional performance advantages over conventional ones. Here, we have focused on the environmental risks and current state of nano-agrochemicals, emphasizing the need for further investigations. The review also draws the attention of agriculturists and stakeholders to the current trends of nanomaterial use in agriculture especially for reducing plant diseases and pests. A discussion of the pros and cons of nano-agrochemicals is paramount for their application in sustainable agriculture.

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Section: Effectiveness Of Pesticidesmentioning

confidence: 99%