Environment and Ecology Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 727 - 739
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Sustainability
of
cocoa
farming
is
critical
in
the
quest
to
improve
livelihood
Ghanaians.Though
pesticides
are
needed
farming,
their
misuse
can
lead
health
and
environmental
risks.The
respondents'
preference
for
specific
pesticides,
where
they
were
obtained
how
frequently
used
assessed.Protection
methods
during
spraying,
potential
adverse
impacts
determined.Data
was
from
250
randomly
selected
respondents
through
pretested
questionnaires,
observations
discussions.The
probit
regression
model,
ordinary
least
square
approach
total
impact
quotient
(EIQ)
values
analyse
data.The
assessed
agrochemical
stores
colleagues.Data
which
included
age,
gender,
educational
status,
years
contact
with
extension
workers,
availability
store,
income
membership
farmer-based
organizations
had
varied
influences
on
choice
source
frequency
rate
at
applied.Chlorfenvinphos
(60.03)
Glyphosate
(13.85)
highest
lowest
EIQ
respectively.Approved
Imidacloprid
(Confidor)
Bifenthrin
+
(Galil),
unapproved
Acetamiprid
Chlorfenvinphos
(Buffalo-super)
(Buffalo)
have
adversely
affect
environment.There
poor
use
personal
protective
equipment
among
farmers.The
study
suggests
that
Buffalo
Buffalo-super
(highly
hazardous)
high
category
ought
be
out-of-use.This
carried
out
region
excluding
other
growing
districts.Safe
pesticide
should
enforced
monitored
area.
Talanta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
275, P. 126190 - 126190
Published: April 30, 2024
Neonicotinoids,
sometimes
abbreviated
as
neonics,
represent
a
class
of
neuro-active
insecticides
with
chemical
similarities
to
nicotine.
Neonicotinoids
are
the
most
widely
adopted
group
globally
since
their
discovery
in
late
1980s.
Their
physiochemical
properties
surpass
those
previously
established
insecticides,
contributing
popularity
various
sectors
such
agriculture
and
wood
treatment.
The
environmental
impact
neonicotinoids,
often
overlooked,
underscores
urgency
develop
tools
for
detection
understanding
behavior.
Conventional
methods
pesticide
have
limitations.
Chromatographic
techniques
sensitive
but
expensive,
generate
waste,
require
complex
sample
preparation.
Bioassays
lack
specificity
accuracy,
making
them
suitable
preliminary
tests
conjunction
instrumental
methods.
Aptamer-based
biosensor
is
recognized
an
advantageous
tool
neonicotinoids
due
its
rapid
response,
user-friendly
nature,
cost-effectiveness,
suitability
on-site
detection.
This
comprehensive
review
represents
inaugural
in-depth
analysis
advancements
aptamer-based
biosensors
targeting
imidacloprid,
thiamethoxam,
clothianidin,
acetamiprid,
thiacloprid,
nitenpyram,
dinotefuran.
Additionally,
offers
valuable
insights
into
critical
challenges
requiring
prompt
attention
successful
transition
from
research
practical
field
applications.
Pollutants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 544 - 586
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Contaminants
of
concern
(CoCs)
pose
significant
threats
to
Uganda’s
ecosystems
and
public
health,
particularly
in
the
face
rapid
urbanization,
industrial
expansion,
intensified
agriculture.
This
systematic
review
comprehensively
analyzed
CoC
landscape,
addressing
imminent
challenges
that
endanger
country’s
health.
CoCs,
originating
from
urban,
industrial,
agricultural
activities,
encompass
a
wide
range
substances,
including
pharmaceuticals,
personal
care
products,
pesticides,
chemicals,
heavy
metals,
radionuclides,
biotoxins,
disinfection
byproducts,
hydrocarbons,
microplastics.
identified
major
drivers
dispersion,
wastewater
improper
waste
disposal
practices.
From
an
initial
pool
887
articles
collected
reputable
databases
such
as
PubMed,
African
Journal
Online
(AJOL),
Web
Science,
Science
Direct,
Google
Scholar,
177
pertinent
studies
were
extracted.
The
literature
pointed
presence
57
pharmaceutical
residues
along
with
38
pesticide
12
across
various
environmental
matrices,
wastewater,
groundwater,
seawater,
rainwater,
surface
water,
drinking
effluents.
concentrations
displayed
levels
exceeding
established
regulations,
varying
based
on
specific
locations,
compounds,
matrices.
underscores
potential
ecological
health
consequences
associated
antibiotic
resistance,
endocrine
disruption,
carcinogenicity.
Inefficiencies
traditional
treatment
methods,
coupled
inadequate
sanitation
practices
certain
areas,
exacerbate
contamination
aquatic
environments,
intensifying
concerns.
To
address
these
challenges,
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
emerge
promising
efficient
alternatives
for
degradation
prevention
pollution.
Notably,
no
prior
have
explored
management
mitigation
contaminants
through
AOP
application
within
aqueous
matrices
Uganda.
emphasizes
necessity
improved
data
collection,
awareness
campaigns,
offering
recommendations
implementation,
adoption
sustainable
practices,
enforcement
source
control
measures.
Furthermore,
it
highlights
significance
further
research
bridge
knowledge
gaps
devise
effective
policies
interventions.
Ultimately,
this
comprehensive
analysis
equips
readers,
policymakers,
regulators
vital
informed
decision-making,
policy
development,
protection
environment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 6631 - 6631
Published: June 16, 2024
Chlorpyrifos
(CPF)
is
a
widely
used
organophosphate
insecticide,
though
its
excessive
use
causes
environmental
contamination,
raising
concerns
about
adverse
effects
on
human
health.
In
this
regard,
Urtica
dioica
stands
out
as
promising
candidate
for
counteracting
chemical
'contaminant'
toxicity
thanks
to
therapeutic
properties.
Therefore,
our
study
aimed
investigate
the
potential
of
an
ethanolic
extract
(UDE)
mitigate
chlorpyrifos-induced
toxicity.
Eight
compounds
in
have
been
identified,
most
which
present
significant
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
and
neuroprotective
agents.
exposure
altered
hatching
rates,
increased
incidence
teratogenic
effects,
upregulated
expression
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(Bdnf)
zebrafish
larvae
telencephalon.
On
other
hand,
UDE
demonstrated
preventive
effect
against
CPF-induced
teratogenicity,
expressed
by
lower
morphological
deformity
rate.
Moreover,
showed
rather
protective
effect,
maintaining
physiological
condition
Additionally,
CPF
locomotor
behavior
larvae,
was
characterized
irregular
swimming
activity.
This
defective
behavioral
pattern
slightly
attenuated
UDE.
Our
findings
suggest
that
possesses
properties
toxicity,
probably
conferred
natural
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
contents.
Still,
further
research
needed
elucidate
recruited
mechanisms
implicated
pathways
UDE's
effects.
