Pesticide Residues in Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Pesticides play a vital role in plant protection as they are widely used across the globe for their low cost and high efficiency. However, these chemicals can remain in plants as residues through direct contact and plant uptake. The accumulation of pesticide residues in plants can lead to a range of negative effects on the environment, food safety, and human health. Therefore, it is essential to conduct detailed analyses of pesticide residues and understand the fate of pesticides in plants.

This Special Issue of Plants will focus on pesticide residues and their fate in plants, including the development and validation of analytical methods, risk assessment, the uptake and translocation of pesticides, metabolism, and other related topics. By analyzing the accumulation and fate of pesticide residues in plants, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the potential environmental and health impacts of pesticide use.

Furthermore, the issue will explore ways to mitigate the negative impacts of pesticide residues in plants. This may include the development of new application technology or the implementation of agricultural practices that reduce the need for pesticides. The issue will be of great significance for policymakers, researchers, and farmers, as they seek to balance the benefits of pesticide use with the need to protect the environment and human health.

Dr. Changpeng Zhang
Dr. Zenglong Chen
Guest Editors

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