Insecticides are indispensable for modern agriculture to ensuring crop protection and
optimal yields. However, their excessive use raises concerns regarding their adverse effects …

Reclamation of pesticide-polluted lands has long been a difficult endeavour. The use of
synthetic pesticides could not be restricted due to rising agricultural demand. Pesticide …

Growth and productivity of crop plants worldwide are often adversely affected by
anthropogenic and natural stresses. Both biotic and abiotic stresses may impact future food …

Pesticides are widely used in agriculture to optimise food production. However, the
movement of pesticides into water bodies negatively impacts aquatic environments. The …

Enhancing crop yield to accommodate the ever-increasing world population has become
critical, and diminishing arable land has pressured current agricultural practices. Intensive …

The soil is a vital resource that hosts many microorganisms crucial in biogeochemical cycles
and ecosystem health. However, human activities such as the use of metal nanoparticles …

In the realm of environmental engineering and water treatment, significant attention has
been devoted to the removal of hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) from wastewater. Delving into …

Excessive and indiscriminate use of pesticides may adversely affect the growth and activity
of both crop plants and soil microbial populations. The reported study was conducted to …

Global food security is a critical challenge to fulfill the demands of an exponentially growing
population. To date, growers rely on chemicals; the broad-spectrum application of synthetic …

In conventional agricultural practices, pesticides are applied to protect crops from harmful
insect pests; however, pervasive usage in high-yield crop systems poses a significant risk to …