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Protocols for Robust Herbicide Resistance Testing in Different Weed Species
Published on: July 2, 2015
[Hot topics and challenges in the management of herbicide poisoning]
1Emergency Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Wenzhou 325000, China.
Abstract:
With the widespread use of herbicides, the number of herbicide poisoning cases has been steadily increasing, particularly among agricultural workers, farmers, and non-target populations exposed to contaminated environments. How to achieve efficient and accurate early diagnosis of herbicide poisoning and implement effective treatment measures remains a significant challenge in the fields of medicine and agricultural science. This review systematically analyzes recent research hotspots related to herbicide poisoning through bibliometric and visualization methods. It summarizes advances in understanding the toxicological mechanisms, breakthroughs in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, and the current status of clinical management. Furthermore, this article discusses the major challenges and unresolved issues that remain in clinical practice, identifies critical aspects that require urgent improvement, and proposes perspectives for future research and clinical applications. The aim is to provide a valuable reference for enhancing the treatment and management of herbicide poisoning.
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