1 November 2026
Nano-enabled fertilizers and precision agriculture are increasingly framed as complementary strategies to enhance nutrient-use efficiency and reduce environmental footprints. However, their operational integration remains unclear because precision de...
Soybean trypsin inhibitor (STI) is a plant defense protein with established activity against insect digestive proteases. In the present study, a recombinant STI-penetratin fusion protein (rSTIP) was developed to evaluate its insecticidal activity fol...
Polyprenylated benzophenones (PPBs) are a structurally diverse class of polyphenolic compounds found in tropical propolis from South America and East Africa, produced by both Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and stingless bees. Derived primari...
Mulch helps control weeds, conserve water, and promote plant growth, yet research on the use of kraft recycled paper mulch in pepper cultivation remains limited. Field trials conducted in 2022 and 2023 investigated the effects of wheat straw and kraf...
Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) kill weeds and leaves around produce. GBHs elicit great concern because food residues and other exposures may affect human and environmental health. This study examines whether Roundup Super Concentrate (RSC), a GBH...
The detrimental side effects of synthetic chemicals in managing insect pests have led researchers to create environmentally friendly and effective alternatives. The insecticidal potential of essential oils isolated from three available aromatic plant...
Triazole and benzimidazole fungicides, used worldwide including in Russia, persist in treated soils for a long time after application, having a prolonged effect on target and non-target soil-borne microorganisms. In this context, we evaluated the eff...
Plasma-Activated Water (PAW) promotes plant growth, but whether it should replace conventional nitrogen, supplement it, or prime the crop early in the season is unclear. We compared nine nitrogen strategies differing in source (urea vs. PAW), rate (f...
Aims: Cacao is a highly profitable tropical crop; however, regulations may affect its commercialization worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of inorganic and organic amendments on soil chemical attributes, the biometric character...
Intensive agricultural activities have increased organic pollutant contamination of water bodies, posing significant risks to water quality, aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. This study investigated the occurrence of 40 pesticides i...
Modern agrochemicals support crop productivity and food security, yet their residues, transformation products and formulation components can move through the agro-food chain and affect plants, soil organisms, wildlife, livestock and people. This revi...
Perceived pesticide contamination may not align directly with the toxicological significance of dietary exposure. This study juxtaposed a cross-sectional convenience survey of 1318 adults in Greece with independent official monitoring and determinist...
Fluopyram is a broad-spectrum fungicide and nematicide used in foliar sprays and seed treatments. Despite its low volatility and moderate solubility, it is frequently detected beyond application sites in air, soil, and water. As a per- and polyfluoro...
(1) Background: Natural pigments and bioactive compounds have attracted increasing interest as sustainable alternatives to synthetic colorants in food and industrial applications. This study evaluated the effects of foliar-applied thiamin (vitamin B1...
Effective weed management is critical to sustaining rice productivity and profitability, particularly under conservation-oriented production systems, where weed dynamics may differ from conventional puddled cultivation. A two-year field experiment wa...
The excessive use of conventional NPK fertilizers can reduce nutrient use efficiency due to nutrient losses, emphasizing the need for controlled-release fertilizer systems. This study aimed to prepare and evaluate olive pomace-derived biochar (BC) as...
Improving nitrogen use efficiency while maintaining maize productivity under rainfed conditions is an important objective of sustainable crop management. This study evaluated the residual effects of mineral nitrogen fertilization and pea–oat co...
Olive tree (Olea europaea L.) cultivation is increasingly challenged by climate change and the necessity for more sustainable crop management strategies. In this context, plant biostimulants have emerged as inputs of high potential for improving crop...
Pharmaceutical contamination in agricultural environments has become an increasing concern at the intersection of environmental sustainability, food security, and public health. The growing reuse of reclaimed wastewater (RWW), the application of bios...
This paper presents the results of studying the effects of chemical amelioration and periodic flooding and its effects on the agrochemical properties of chestnut soils, the structure of microbial communities, and the productivity of natural grass sta...
The agricultural industry largely relies on conventional pesticides to maintain healthy, pest-free crops. Application of conventional insecticides is the go-to method for cultivating important food crops, such as corn and sorghum, free of Spodoptera ...
Protecting peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) from weed interference is important for optimizing yield in Ghana and other West African countries. Hand removal is the main approach for controlling weeds in this region of the world. Herbicides are an alterna...
Although information on insecticide toxicity on pests abounds, this is limited on non-target organisms like ants in cocoa production systems. This study determined the toxicity of insecticides (containing acetamiprid 40 g L−1 EW, acetamiprid 64...
Mesotrione is a herbicide used in field crops to control grass and broadleaf weeds worldwide. For grain crops such as maize, mesotrione is recommended for a waiting period of up to 24 months before planting. This research builds on earlier investigat...
Phytopathogenic fungi cause major agricultural losses worldwide. Their control relies largely on synthetic fungicides, which raise concerns related to environmental impact, resistance development, and human health. Botanical extracts represent a prom...
Although a pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique controls nozzle flow rate with minimal pressure variation, its effects on droplet size distribution and flow regulation when combined with low-drift nozzle designs are still not well documented. There...
Spotted-wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), an economically important invasive but widely distributed pest, has developed resistance to multiple insecticide classes, threatening its management in commercial soft fruit production. This study evaluat...
Global population growth has increased the demand for food production and, therefore, for higher crop yields, especially for soybean, which is one of the most cost-effective and affordable sources of high-quality protein for animal and human nutritio...
Alkaloids are structurally diverse, nitrogen-containing plant secondary metabolites with well-documented insecticidal activity. This review examines alkaloid-based insecticides, focusing on their chemical diversity, biosynthetic origins, plant distri...
The growing demand for food production has increased the pressure on soil and fertilizer use, often leading to nutrient losses, soil degradation, and environmental pollution. Green chemistry offers practical solutions to these challenges by encouragi...
This study investigates the decomposition kinetics and microplastic residue formation of the polymer-coated controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) LN40 and Eco-LN40 under simulated photodegradation conditions. Eco-LN40, containing TiO2 as a photocatal...
Pharmaceuticals are increasingly recognized as emerging contaminants with potential impacts on agroecosystems. Among these, antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (CPX) persist in wastewater and may enter agricultural soils through irrigation or fertiliza...
Salicylic acid (SA) is a key regulator of plant immunity and contributes to defence against Plasmodiophora brassicae, the causal agent of clubroot disease in canola (Brassica napus) and other crucifers. Exogenous SA applications have reduced clubroot...
In Mexico, pecan (Caria illinoienensis Wangenh K. Koch) cultivation is considered a primary agricultural activity of great importance, particularly in the state of Chihuahua. Due to the region’s climatic conditions, the soils used for this crop...
Silicate rocks represent alternative K sources when finely ground, reducing production costs and dependence on imported fertilizers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of potassium (K) dose, application timing, and fertilizer sources...
Vernonia amygdalina Delile (Asteraceae), commonly known as bitter leaf, is a tropical shrub that may potentially serve as a biopesticide against the Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a key pest of pot...
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are extensively used in modern agriculture to modify plant developmental processes, enhance productivity, and improve crop quality under increasingly variable environmental conditions. While their agronomic benefits are...
Farmers worldwide use agrochemicals and biological inputs to fertilize fields, manage pests and diseases, and promote plant growth. However, there is still limited field-based evidence on the extent to which biological inputs function as substitutes,...
Zinc (Zn) is a mineral that plays a vital role in the growth and development processes of different plants. Although it is required in small quantities, its presence is essential in a crop. In recent years, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have gar...
Florpyrauxifen-benzyl (FPB) is an auxin-mimic herbicide that controls selected grasses, sedges, and broadleaves in rice cropping systems. Field experiments were conducted in 2023 and 2024 to characterize the effects of FPB on crop safety and weed con...
The foliar pathogens of wheat, particularly Zymoseptoria tritici and Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, represent a significant threat to yield. We used a SEIR (Susceptible–Exposed–Infected–Removed) model to quantify epidemic dynamics ba...
Field-evolved resistance of Helicoverpa zea to crops expressing Cry insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is widespread across the United States. To comparatively evaluate physiological factors associated with Bt susceptibility, we a...
Drosophila suzukii (Diptera) is a polyphagous fly responsible for a huge loss in production of thin-skinned berries, usually controlled with low-selective synthetic pesticides, which can be toxic for biodiversity and human health. Biorational control...
The fungicide Imazalil (IMZ) is widely used to maintain the freshness of fruits and vegetables after harvest. Despite its widespread use, the neurotoxic effects of IMZ remain poorly studied. Thus, in this work, we aimed to investigate the effects of...
Maize is vital for food systems and rural livelihoods in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continuous cultivation depletes soil nutrients, reducing maize production. Inorganic (or mineral) fertilizers provide nutrients rapidly, but their cost a...
This study provides a comprehensive long-term assessment of dithiocarbamate (DTC) fungicide residues in foods consumed in Brazil, analyzing nearly two decades of official monitoring data from the Pesticide Residue Analysis Program (PARA/ANVISA) from...
The one health approach recognizes the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, emphasizing that human health should never be threatened in the pursuit of agricultural productivity. Indeed, within agricultural systems, this ap...
Enzymes of the sulfur assimilation pathway represent promising candidates for selective herbicide development. This study investigated the effects of O-benzyl-serine (OBS), a newly identified inhibitor of O-acetylserine(thiol)-lyase (OAS-TL), on two...
The use of proteolytic enzymes in association with entomopathogenic fungi offers a promising alternative for improving the biological control of insect pests. This study evaluated the compatibility between Beauveria bassiana and papain and the effect...
Uniform application of fertilizers and pesticides continues to dominate global agriculture despite significant spatial variability in soil and crop conditions. This mismatch results in avoidable yield gaps, excessive chemical waste, and environmental...
