Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(3), С. 563 - 571
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023
The
excess
use
of
pesticides
in
the
agricultural
sector
has
caused
environmental
pollution
and
affected
complete
ecosystem.
Among
various
commonly
used
pesticides,
chlorpyrifos
(CPF)
is
widely
against
multiple
agrarian
pests
due
to
its
effectiveness
higher
insecticidal
activities.
However,
along
with
beneficial
usage,
CPF
residual
effects
on
environment,
causing
negative
impacts
aquatic
organisms
human
health.
Consequently,
methods
for
eliminating
background
are
essential.
currently
available
approaches
remediation,
biological
using
microorganisms
eco-friendly
cost-effective.
Therefore,
this
study
was
conducted
isolate
characterize
chlorpyrifos-degrading
bacteria
from
tea-growing
soil
Vietnam.
For
this,
samples
were
collected
20
areas
From
samples,
three
bacterial
strains
viz.,
Methylobacterium
populi
CNN2,
Ensifer
adhaerens
VNN3,
Acinetobacter
pittii
CNN4
have
been
isolated
by
streak
plate
method
identified
based
16S
rRNA
gene
analysis.
results
showed
that
under
laboratory
conditions,
E.
VNN3
had
highest
degradation
ability
followed
strain
M.
CNN2.
In
liquid
medium,
concentration
(100
mg/L)
reduced
95.2%
81.4%
E.adhaerens
respectively,
after
72
h.
Further,
in-vitro
500
mg/kg
112
±
1.73
(77.6%)
197
2.08
(60.6%)
respectively.
Based
obtained
results,
it
can
be
concluded
CNN2
CPF-contaminated
remediation.
Talanta,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
275, С. 126190 - 126190
Опубликована: Апрель 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.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(12), С. 6631 - 6631
Опубликована: Июнь 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.
Pollutants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(4), С. 544 - 586
Опубликована: Дек. 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.
