Bioremediation is the degradation potential of microorganisms to dissimilate the complex
chemical compounds from the surrounding environment. The genetics and biochemistry of …

Strobilurins are popular fungicides used in agriculture on a global scale. Due to their
widespread use as agrochemicals, they can enter aquatic environments at concentrations …

Flash floods are one of the most damaging natural hazards in tropics. Seasonal and
extraordinary rainfall recurrently trigger flash floods in Costa Rica. Hurricane Otto was the …

In recent years, there has been an increase in pesticide use to improve crop production due
to the growth of agricultural activities. Consequently, various pesticides have been present …

Biodiversity is declining on a global scale. Especially tropical ecosystems, containing most
of the planetary biodiversity, are at risk. Agricultural monocrop systems contribute to this …

A monitoring network was established in streams within a catchment near the Costa Rican
Pacific coast (2008–2011) to estimate the impact of pesticides in surface water (84 samples) …

Abstract The Caño Negro Ramsar wetland is a conservation area of great natural and
societal value, located in the lower part of the Frío River watershed in the north of Costa …

Costa Rica comprises approximately 6% of the world's biodiversity. Among these lush
ecosystems, wetlands are represented in mangrove forests near the sea, along river …

Costa Rica is a tropical country with one of the highest biodiversity on Earth. It also has an
intensive agriculture, and pesticide runoff from banana and pineapple plantations may …

Conventional banana cultivation in Costa Rica relies on heavy pesticide use. While
pesticide residues in exported bananas do not generally represent a safety concern for …