Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(1), С. 24 - 37
Опубликована: Июль 4, 2024
Pesticides
are
chemicals
used
to
eliminate
pests
and
increase
crop
yield,
as
well
control
parasites
in
livestock.
Their
widespread
use
over
the
past
two
eras
has
led
increased
agricultural
yields
but
also
caused
environmental
issues.
These
can
reduce
quality
of
environment,
impact
vital
ecosystem
functions
by
decreasing
species
diversity,
altering
food
pathways,
affecting
energy
patterns
nutrient
cycling.
affect
living
organisms
various
ways.
Long-term
exposure
growth,
reproduction,
survival
fish
other
aquatic
populations.
Amphibians,
which
have
semi-permeable
skin
lay
eggs
water,
particularly
susceptible
pesticides
during
breeding
foraging.
Birds
be
affected
continuous
pesticide
use.
Ponds
with
standing
water
may
recover
more
slowly
from
compared
flowing
bodies.
Livestock
exposed
through
contaminated
fodder
or
detrimental
effects.
Heavy
treatment
soil
beneficial
microorganisms
alter
chemical
structure
plants.
Pesticide
poisoning
causes
approximately
one
million
global
deaths
chronic
disorders
humans
each
year.
The
harms
insect
pollinators
directly
indirectly
reduction
appropriate
pollinator
communities,
leading
damage.
To
contamination,
it
is
important
minimize
explore
alternative
methods
pest
control.
World Water Policy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9(3), С. 550 - 590
Опубликована: Июль 22, 2023
Abstract
Several
natural
and
anthropogenic
activities,
as
well
rapid
urbanization
industrialization,
have
caused
freshwater
bodies
their
water
quality
to
deteriorate
rapidly
over
the
past
two
decades.
This
study
utilizes
ArcGIS
map
parameters
in
Baner
Gaj
rivulets,
tributaries
of
river
Beas
Himachal
Pradesh,
with
objective
gaining
insights
into
potential
impact
on
main
river.
So,
aim
present
research
was
assess
actions
ecology
fitness
rivulets
basin
perpetuate
diversity.
A
total
six
sampling
zones
were
selected;
three
order
during
period
one
year,
from
January
2022
December
2022.
During
study,
Water
Quality
Index
(WQI)
used
status
both
rivulets.
Fourteen
physicochemical
examined
using
appropriate
techniques
then
compared
international
standards.
slight
upsurge
observed
some
parameters,
such
pH,
hardness,
TDS,
nitrate,
phosphate,
at
zone
3
(S3)
rivulet.
The
results
WQI
ranged
45.5
S1
50.2
S3
48.5
55.2
Baner,
which
reflected
a
activities.
confirmed
abundance
aquatic
species.
Human
riverbed
mining,
also
negatively
impacted
sample
zones.
There
is,
however,
need
monitor
evaluate
these
types
However,
further
monitoring
are
necessary
validate
study's
findings
extend
its
scope
other
regions.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(7), С. 2957 - 2957
Опубликована: Март 31, 2024
The
vegetation
of
the
ecological
substrate
plays
a
crucial
role
in
restoring
shoreline
ecology.
This
study
focused
on
using
zeolite
and
biochar
as
modifiers,
specifically
utilizing
Cynodon
dactylon
from
Central
China
for
vegetation.
A
pot
experiment
was
carried
out
to
compare
effects
different
ratios
biochar.
indices,
including
germination
index,
plant
height,
coverage
rate,
were
analyzed
discussed.
results
revealed
that
primarily
influenced
index
dactylon,
while
had
more
significant
impact
percentage,
energy,
rate.
discovered
seed
effect
improved
initially
increased
with
content
then
decreased.
average
percentage
63.96%.
Conversely,
it
decreased
an
increase
content,
resulting
55.45%.
Zeolite
caused
decrease
pH
by
−0.11
0.4
average,
respectively.
each
showed
negative
correlation
pH.
Additionally,
height
content.
However,
inclusion
6%
led
height.
Specifically,
3.92
cm
7.48%.
Our
research
identified
optimal
ratio
0%
biochar,
showcasing
good
overall
vegetative
properties.
These
findings
offer
insights
further
understanding
zeolite–biochar-modified
substrates
optimizing
schemes
projects.
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 78 - 101
Опубликована: Май 23, 2024
Water
pollution
is
a
global
crisis
impacting
ecosystems,
health,
and
economies.
This
chapter
explores
strategies
to
combat
it,
stressing
advanced
water
quality
sensors'
vital
role.
It
scrutinizes
pollutants,
emphasizing
modern
sensor
tech's
importance
in
ensuring
safety.
Tackling
crucial
for
biodiversity,
human
clean
access.
Pollutants
include
heavy
metals,
chemicals,
pathogens,
sediments,
requiring
precise
monitoring
by
sensors
using
various
technologies.
They
offer
real-time
detection
response,
covering
chemical,
biological,
physical,
remote
sensing,
IoT-enabled
sensors.
Challenges
like
maintenance
persist,
protocols
training.
Collaboration
tech
are
pivotal
cleaner
water.
highlights
technology's
role
managing
quality,
innovation
safeguarding
this
resource.
Pakistan Journal of Agriculture Agricultural Engineering and Veterinary Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(1), С. 24 - 37
Опубликована: Июль 4, 2024
Pesticides
are
chemicals
used
to
eliminate
pests
and
increase
crop
yield,
as
well
control
parasites
in
livestock.
Their
widespread
use
over
the
past
two
eras
has
led
increased
agricultural
yields
but
also
caused
environmental
issues.
These
can
reduce
quality
of
environment,
impact
vital
ecosystem
functions
by
decreasing
species
diversity,
altering
food
pathways,
affecting
energy
patterns
nutrient
cycling.
affect
living
organisms
various
ways.
Long-term
exposure
growth,
reproduction,
survival
fish
other
aquatic
populations.
Amphibians,
which
have
semi-permeable
skin
lay
eggs
water,
particularly
susceptible
pesticides
during
breeding
foraging.
Birds
be
affected
continuous
pesticide
use.
Ponds
with
standing
water
may
recover
more
slowly
from
compared
flowing
bodies.
Livestock
exposed
through
contaminated
fodder
or
detrimental
effects.
Heavy
treatment
soil
beneficial
microorganisms
alter
chemical
structure
plants.
Pesticide
poisoning
causes
approximately
one
million
global
deaths
chronic
disorders
humans
each
year.
The
harms
insect
pollinators
directly
indirectly
reduction
appropriate
pollinator
communities,
leading
damage.
To
contamination,
it
is
important
minimize
explore
alternative
methods
pest
control.
