Pesticides and herbicides

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Toxicology
• Ecology

Background:

• Pesticides and herbicides are widely used in agriculture.
• Their presence and effects in the environment are a growing concern.
• Understanding their impact is crucial for environmental and human health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review significant scientific literature from 2018 on pesticides and herbicides.
• To synthesize information on their environmental occurrence and presence.
• To highlight key issues in toxicology, ecology, risk assessment, modeling, and treatment.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of scientific articles published in 2018.
• Categorization of reviewed literature into four thematic sections.
• Synthesis of findings related to environmental presence and impact.

Main Results:

• The review covers the occurrence and presence of pesticides and herbicides in various environmental compartments.
• Key findings from 2018 literature are discussed across toxicology, ecology, risk assessment, modeling, and treatment strategies.
• Identified emerging trends and knowledge gaps in the field.

Conclusions:

• Environmental presence of pesticides and herbicides requires ongoing monitoring and research.
• Integrated approaches considering toxicology, ecology, and risk assessment are essential.
• Further development of effective treatment strategies is needed to mitigate environmental contamination.