A socio-environmental perspective on pesticide use and food production

Gomes, Hiago de O.; Menezes, Jorge Marcell Coelho; Costa, José Galberto Martins da; Coutinho, Henrique Douglas Melo; Teixeira, Raimundo Nonato Pereira; Nascimento, Ronaldo F.

doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110627

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“…Additionally, some studies show that repeated application of active ingredients can result in reduced efficacy. − It was estimated that the efficiency of pesticide use in China was less than 40% in 2018 . In turn this has the potential to cause serious environmental problems, such as atmospheric, water, and soil pollution, and chronic toxicity to nontarget organisms. − Use of controlled-release formulations has the potential to improve efficacy. − …”

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Advances in Controlled-Release Pesticide Formulations with Improved Efficacy and Targetability

Sun

Jiang

et al. 2021

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Pesticides are commonly used in modern agriculture and are important for global food security. However, postapplication losses due to degradation, photolysis, evaporation, leaching, surface runoff, and other processes may substantially reduce their efficacy. Controlled-release formulations can achieve the permeation-regulated transfer of an active ingredient from a reservoir to a target surface. Thus, they can maintain an active ingredient at a predetermined concentration for a specified period. This can reduce degradation and dissipation and other losses and has the potential to improve efficacy. Recent developments in controlled-release technology have adapted the concepts of intelligence and precision from the pharmaceutical industry. In this review, we present recent advances in the development of controlled-release formulations and discuss details of the preparation methods, material improvements, and application technologies.

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Advances in Controlled-Release Pesticide Formulations with Improved Efficacy and Targetability

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Jiang

et al. 2021

J. Agric. Food Chem.

107

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“…Pesticides, although they are useful agricultural agents for fighting pests and can certainly increase food production, are also harmful to human health and environment [24][25][26]. Regulatory requirements have posed strict restrictions on maximum residue levels (MRL) that must be met before food products can enter a market [27][28][29]. As a consequence, there is a need for a robust analytical methods suitable for pesticides determination with high accuracy in food and environmental samples.…”

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Directed Evolution of a Glutathione Transferase for the Development of a Biosensor for Alachlor Determination

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In the present work, DNA recombination of three homologous tau class glutathione transferases (GSTUs) allowed the creation of a library of tau class GmGSTUs. The library was activity screened for the identification of glutathione transferase (GST) variants with enhanced catalytic activity towards the herbicide alachlor (2-chloro-2′,6′-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide). One enzyme variant (GmGSTsf) with improved catalytic activity and binding affinity for alachlor was identified and explored for the development of an optical biosensor for alachlor determination. Kinetics analysis and molecular modeling studies revealed a key mutation (Ile69Val) at the subunit interface (helix α3) that appeared to be responsible for the altered catalytic properties. The enzyme was immobilized directly on polyvinylidenefluoride membrane by crosslinking with glutaraldehyde and was placed on the inner surface of a plastic cuvette. The rate of pH changes observed as a result of the enzyme reaction was followed optometrically using a pH indicator. A calibration curve indicated that the linear concentration range for alachlor was 30–300 μM. The approach used in the present study can provide tools for the generation of novel enzymes for eco-efficient and environment-friendly analytical technologies. In addition, the outcome of this study gives an example for harnessing protein symmetry for enzyme design.

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“…Pesticides contribute to increased food production by allowing the intensive use of available land. Nevertheless, their overuse and inadequate selection result in high levels of pesticide residues in the food being consumed (de O Gomes et al, 2020). The use of plant protection chemicals may therefore result in the introduction of hazardous substances into the food chain.…”

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Presence of Internationally Banned Pesticides in Domestic Peruvian Quinoa During Covid-19 Pandemic

Higuchi

Maehara²,

Merino³

et al. 2023

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The global showcase for the promotion of the Andean grain quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) resulted in a rapid increase in international demand, which has had a direct impact on Peruvian food safety. The excessive use of pesticides results in high levels of pesticide residues in food, causing both environmental and health problems in the population. The objective of this article was to analyze if residues of internationally banned pesticides were present in the quinoa consumed by Peruvians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-seven different brands of packed white quinoa (10 sold as organically certified and 17 sold as conventional) were purchased in various supermarkets and bio-shops across metropolitan Lima on January 26, 2021. The pesticide residues in the samples were determined in a laboratory. The study found that Peruvian quinoa not only contained residues of internationally banned pesticides, but also had levels that exceed the maximum residue limits (MRLs) established by the European Union. For consumer safety, it is important that the government make the proposed regulations regarding hazardous pesticides clear to the public.

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A socio-environmental perspective on pesticide use and food production

Cited by 73 publications

References 29 publications

Advances in Controlled-Release Pesticide Formulations with Improved Efficacy and Targetability

Advances in Controlled-Release Pesticide Formulations with Improved Efficacy and Targetability

Directed Evolution of a Glutathione Transferase for the Development of a Biosensor for Alachlor Determination

Presence of Internationally Banned Pesticides in Domestic Peruvian Quinoa During Covid-19 Pandemic

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