Herbicide Use in the Era of Farm to Fork: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Implications

Triantafyllidis, Vassilios; Mavroeidis, Antonios; Kosma, Chariklia; Karabagias, Ioannis K.; Zotos, Anastasios; Kehayias, George; Beslemes, Dimitrios; Roussis, Ioannis; Bilalis, Dimitrios; Economou, George; Kakabouki, Ioanna

doi:10.1007/s11270-023-06125-x

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“…In modern agriculture, the use of agrochemicals is typically aimed at protecting cultivated plants from pests (pathogens, harmful insects, parasitic weeds) that impair their production and productivity. European Green Deal asks to reduce by 50% pesticide application including herbicides (Triantafyllidis et al, 2023), hence innovative and sustainable products must be studied. It is wellknown that herbicide overuse can lead to greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss and favor herbicide-resistant species (Narayana Rao and Korres, 2024).…”

Section: Nanoparticles As a New Strategy In Weed And Pests' Managementmentioning

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Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation

Quintarelli,

Ben Hassine,

Radicetti

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Currently, one of the main challenges is the mitigation of the effects of climate change on the agricultural sector. Conventional agriculture, with the intensive use of herbicides and pesticides to control weeds and pests, and the improper use of mineral fertilizers, contributes to climate change by causing increased greenhouse gases and groundwater pollution. Therefore, more innovative technologies must be used to overcome these problems. One possible solution is nanotechnology, which has the potential to revolutionize the conventional agricultural system. Active nanoparticles can be used both as a direct source of micronutrients and as a delivery platform for bioactive agrochemicals to improve crop growth, yield and quality. The use of nanoparticle formulations, including nanopesticides, nanoherbicides, nano-fertilizers and nano-emulsions, has been extensively studied to improve crop health and shelf life of agricultural products. Comprehensive knowledge of the interactions between plants and nanoparticles opens up new opportunities to improve cropping practices through the enhancement of properties such as disease resistance, crop yield, and nutrient use. The main objective of this review is to analyze the main effects of climate change on conventional agricultural practices, such as the use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. It also focuses on how the introduction of nanoparticles into conventional practices can improve the efficiency of chemical pest control and crop nutrition. Finally, this review examines in depth the last 10 years (2014-2024) of scientific literature regarding the use of nanoparticles in agriculture to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Section: Nanoparticles As a New Strategy In Weed And Pests' Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation

Quintarelli,

Ben Hassine,

Radicetti

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…Given the heterogeneity of EU's Member States (GNP, infrastructure, agricultural productivity, rate of new technologies integration etc.) (Auray and Eyquem, 2021;Reimer et al, 2023;Triantafyllidis et al, 2023;Petrović et al, 2024), the heterogeneity of agricultural structures across the Union (Kryszak and Herzfeld, 2021), and the farmers' heterogeneous attitudes towards sustainability related policies (Niskanen et al, 2021) the Commission should provide a wide range of alternatives that lead to that desired outcome. In an effort to address the farmers protests across the EU and de-escalate the rising tension, von der Leyen announced in 2024 the withdrawal of the Sustainable Use Regulation (Euronews, 2024b).…”

Section: Holistic Approach Of Agricultural "Sustainability"mentioning

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A “Teal” Deal for European agriculture

MAVROEIDIS,

STAVROPOULOS,

ROUSSIS

et al. 2024

Not Sci Biol

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The European Union (EU) has been actively combating climate change for decades, and in 2019 it introduced its most ambitious project to date, the European Green Deal (EGD). EGD includes a variety of policies and strategies aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of climate change, foster an economic growth, and promote social equity. Recently, the European Commission has been contemplating the development of the European Blue Deal (EBD), which aims to address the growing water crises and water insecurity issues within the EU. Similar to the EGD, the EBD would encompass all sectors of the European economy, seeking integrated solutions to these pressing environmental problems. This review aims to assess the progress of the EGD, evaluate the objectives of the EBD, and provide insights into the factors that could either catalyze or hinder their effective and harmonious implementation. The concept of a "Teal Deal" (a combination of the blue and green color) which combines elements of both the EGD and the EBD, is explored, with particular emphasis on its implications for the agrifood sector. Here we argue on the necessity for a holistic approach to agricultural sustainability, rapid advancements in renewable energy, the adoption of crop diversification strategies, and the development of effective international policies to ensure global cooperation and support for these transformative initiatives. By addressing these key areas, the EU can make significant strides towards achieving its environmental and economic goals.

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“…Based on the average pesticide consumption of the EU-27 Member States during the period of 2010–2019, herbicides represent more than 30% of all pesticides used in the EU [ 166 ], whereas worldwide, herbicides account for 50% of all pesticides used, of which >75% are used in developed countries [ 13 ]. The reduction in herbicide use premises the adoption of suitable, alternative weed management strategies.…”

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Mediterranean Plants as Potential Source of Biopesticides: An Overview of Current Research and Future Trends

Fragkouli,

Antonopoulou,

Asimakis

et al. 2023

Metabolites

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The development and implementation of safe natural alternatives to synthetic pesticides are urgent needs that will provide ecological solutions for the control of plant diseases, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, pests, and weeds to ensure the economic stability of farmers and food security, as well as protection of the environment and human health. Unambiguously, production of botanical pesticides will allow for the sustainable and efficient use of natural resources and finally decrease the use of chemical inputs and burden. This is further underlined by the strict regulations on pesticide residues in agricultural products and is in harmony with the Farm to Fork strategy, which aims to reduce pesticide use by 50% by 2030. Thus, the present work aims to compile the scientific knowledge of the last 5 years (2017–February 2023) regarding the Mediterranean plants that present biopesticidal effects. The literature review revealed 40 families of Mediterranean plants with at least one species that have been investigated as potential biopesticides. However, only six families had the highest number of species, and they were reviewed comprehensively in this study. Following a systematic approach, the extraction methods, chemical composition, biopesticidal activity, and commonly used assays for evaluating the antimicrobial, pesticidal, repellant, and herbicidal activity of plant extracts, as well as the toxicological and safety aspects of biopesticide formulation, are discussed in detail. Finally, the aspects that have not yet been investigated or are under-investigated and future perspectives are highlighted.

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Herbicide Use in the Era of Farm to Fork: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Implications

Cited by 9 publications

References 78 publications

Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation

Advances in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review of Climate Change Mitigation

A “Teal” Deal for European agriculture

Mediterranean Plants as Potential Source of Biopesticides: An Overview of Current Research and Future Trends

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