Abstract:Pesticides have contributed significantly in increasing agricultural production and the farmers’ income globally. Responsible application of pesticides play a key role in agricultural input and help to protect seeds and safeguard crops from unwanted plants, insects, bacteria, fungi and rodents. Also, pesticides can have negative environmental impacts through contamination of soil, water and non-target plants and animals that can decrease biodiversity and, in some cases, reduce crop yield. Globally, total pesti… Show more
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