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Quantification of the Potential Impact of Glyphosate-Based Products on Microbiomes
Published on: January 10, 2022
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Trends in science on glyphosate toxicity: a scientometric study.
Eva Caroline Nunes Rezende1, Fernanda Melo Carneiro2, Jonathan Ballico de Moraes3
1Mestrado em Ambiente e Sociedade/UEG, Morrinhos, Brazil.
Summary
Glyphosate herbicide poses significant risks to human and environmental health, with studies showing toxic effects even below safety limits. Research trends highlight genotoxicity, endocrine disruption, and environmental contamination, necessitating sustainable agricultural alternatives.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Toxicology
- Agricultural Science
Background:
- Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide, integral to agrochemical industry products.
- Concerns exist regarding its potential adverse effects on ecosystems and human well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze research trends concerning glyphosate toxicity.
- To identify the primary impacts of glyphosate on human and environmental health.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of 443 articles published between 1995 and 2020.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science™ Thomson Reuters platform.
Main Results:
- Key toxicological findings include genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and endocrine disruption.
- Environmental impacts involve groundwater and soil contamination.
- Toxic effects were observed even at concentrations below established safety limits.
Conclusions:
- Glyphosate exhibits harmful effects on both human and environmental health.
- High glyphosate research output correlates with countries heavily invested in large-scale agriculture.
- There is a critical need for sustainable agricultural alternatives prioritizing food sovereignty and reducing ecosystem exploitation.
