Current trends and mismatches on fungicide use and assessment of the ecological effects in freshwater ecosystems

Pimentão, Ana Rita; Cuco, Ana Patrícia; Pascoal, Cláudia; Cássio, Fernanda; Castro, Bruno B.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123678

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“…Synthetic fungicides have long been employed to control plant diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi, even though this practice has been criticised for various reasons [23]. The overuse and incorrect management of synthetic fungicides can harm humans, the environment, and nontarget creatures, ultimately leading to resistance and declining biodiversity [24][25][26] and negatively impacting the ozone layer [27]. In addition to ozone layer depletion, component molecules of synthetic fungicides have been associated, in either ingestion or exposure scenarios, with chronic human, animal, and aquatic biodiversity disorders due to their low and prolonged biodegradability and high tendency to persist in the environment [28].…”

Section: Trichoderma As a Biocontrol Agentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trichoderma: A Review of Its Mechanisms of Action in Plant Disease Control

Oyesola,

Tonjock,

Bello

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Trichoderma has been widely studied for its potential as a biocontrol agent against plant pathogenic organisms. Trichoderma's biological control mechanisms include competition, modification of environmental conditions, antibiosis, induction of plant defensive mechanisms, and mycoparasitism. Trichoderma species are known to produce a variety of secondary metabolites that have antifungal activity. These metabolites include peptaibols, gliotoxin, and trichokonins. Trichoderma also produces chitinases and β-1,3-glucanases that can degrade the cell walls of fungal pathogens. In addition to direct antagonism against fungal pathogens, Trichoderma can also induce systemic or localised resistance in plants, which is achieved through the production of elicitors such as chitin oligosaccharides and β-glucans that activate plant defence responses. Trichoderma can also form mutualistic associations with plants. In these associations, Trichoderma colonises the roots of plants and promotes plant growth by increasing nutrient uptake and inducing systemic resistance. Using Trichoderma as a biocontrol agent has several advantages over conventional crop protection techniques based on applying synthetic pesticides.

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Section: Trichoderma As a Biocontrol Agentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trichoderma: A Review of Its Mechanisms of Action in Plant Disease Control

Oyesola,

Tonjock,

Bello

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Contaminants Removal and Monitoring: The Role of Hybrid MOFs in Agricultural Advancement and Soil Amendment

Mohan,

Sharma,

Ručman

et al. 2024

Advanced Sustainable Systems

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The interest in improving soil quality through innovative methods continues to grow in sustainable agriculture. Despite the emergence of new techniques, there has been limited research on methods based on metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs). This review first addresses the current issues in the soil and agriculture industry and discusses recent approaches for improving soil quality. It then explores the latest advancements in MOF‐based methods, which hold the potential to enhance soil quality and increase crop yields significantly. The unique properties and physicochemical mechanisms behind MOFs' applications and analytical performance are presented, highlighting their potential for more efficient and cost‐effective soil enhancement solutions. The review reveals that these new MOF approaches show promise in enhancing soil quality through processes such as adsorption, extraction, analyte monitoring, fertilization, soil washing, and moisture sensing. This review can lead to a future with higher soil quality, ensuring better food production and a more sustainable agricultural industry.

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