Use of Agrochemicals in Agriculture: Alarming Issues and Solutions

Mitra, Biplab; Chowdhury, Arnab Roy; Dey, Prithwiraj; Hazra, Kali Krishna; Sinha, Abhas Kumar; Hossain, Akbar; Meena, Ram Swaroop

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-5199-1_4

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“…In recent decades, excessive amounts of chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides have been used to improve agricultural output on a vast scale; this was also a necessary step in order to solve the food crisis. Indeed, agrochemicals have changed the scenario of the agricultural world in terms of accessing multiple crop yields even under environmental stress conditions, but they have also left negative environmental footprints (Mitra et al, 2021;Tazunoki et al, 2022). Soil quality degradation, disturbance of local soil microbial ecology, health hazards from chemical residues of agrochemicals, and contamination of local water bodies are the adverse consequences of heavy reliance on agro-based chemicals (Mandal et al, 2020;Meena et al, 2020;Tazunoki et al, 2022).…”

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Synergistic impact of nanomaterials and plant probiotics in agriculture: A tale of two-way strategy for long-term sustainability

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Modern agriculture is primarily focused on the massive production of cereals and other food-based crops in a sustainable manner in order to fulfill the food demands of an ever-increasing global population. However, intensive agricultural practices, rampant use of agrochemicals, and other environmental factors result in soil fertility degradation, environmental pollution, disruption of soil biodiversity, pest resistance, and a decline in crop yields. Thus, experts are shifting their focus to other eco-friendly and safer methods of fertilization in order to ensure agricultural sustainability. Indeed, the importance of plant growth-promoting microorganisms, also determined as “plant probiotics (PPs),” has gained widespread recognition, and their usage as biofertilizers is being actively promoted as a means of mitigating the harmful effects of agrochemicals. As bio-elicitors, PPs promote plant growth and colonize soil or plant tissues when administered in soil, seeds, or plant surface and are used as an alternative means to avoid heavy use of agrochemicals. In the past few years, the use of nanotechnology has also brought a revolution in agriculture due to the application of various nanomaterials (NMs) or nano-based fertilizers to increase crop productivity. Given the beneficial properties of PPs and NMs, these two can be used in tandem to maximize benefits. However, the use of combinations of NMs and PPs, or their synergistic use, is in its infancy but has exhibited better crop-modulating effects in terms of improvement in crop productivity, mitigation of environmental stress (drought, salinity, etc.), restoration of soil fertility, and strengthening of the bioeconomy. In addition, a proper assessment of nanomaterials is necessary before their application, and a safer dose of NMs should be applicable without showing any toxic impact on the environment and soil microbial communities. The combo of NMs and PPs can also be encapsulated within a suitable carrier, and this method aids in the controlled and targeted delivery of entrapped components and also increases the shelf life of PPs. However, this review highlights the functional annotation of the combined impact of NMs and PPs on sustainable agricultural production in an eco-friendly manner.

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“…The reason behind this is increasing problem soil, reducing resources, diversification in food preference, the challenge of feeding over 9 billion mouths, nutritional security, climate change and uncertainty in weather conditions, environmental pollution from harmful agrochemicals, etc. (Mitra et al 2021) We require to grow more and more food with highest nutritive values in ever-shrinking resources and adversities of the environment. Biological inputs, especially micro-organisms could do wonders in such situations.…”

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“…(Mitra et al . 2021) We require to grow more and more food with highest nutritive values in ever‐shrinking resources and adversities of the environment. Biological inputs, especially micro‐organisms could do wonders in such situations.…”

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Architectural analysis of root system and phytohormone biosynthetic genes expression in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) inoculated with Penicillium oxalicum

Tiwari

Yadav

Singh

et al. 2022

Letters in Applied Microbiology

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In this study, a fungal plant growth promoter Penicillium oxalicum T4 isolated from non‐rhizosphere soil of Arunachal Pradesh, India, was screened for different plant growth promoting traits in a gnotobiotic study. Though inoculation improved the overall growth of the plants, critical differences were observed in root architecture. Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, Scanning electron microscope and the stereo microscopic study showed that inoculated wheat plants could develop profuse root hairs as compared to control. Root scanning indicated improvement in cumulative root length, root area, root volume, number of forks, links, crossings, and other parameters. A confocal scanning laser microscope indicated signs of endophytic colonization in wheat roots. Gene expression studies revealed that inoculation of T4 modulated the genes affecting root hair development. Significant differences were marked in the expression levels of TaRSL4, TaEXPB1, TaEXPB23, PIN‐FORMED protein, kaurene oxidase, lipoxygenase, ACC synthase, ACC oxidase, 9‐cis‐epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase, and ABA 8′‐hydroxylase genes. These genes contribute to early plant development and ultimately to biomass accumulation and yield. The results suggested that P. oxalicum T4 has potential for growth promotion in wheat and perhaps also in other cereals.

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Unveiling the Virulence and Stress Tolerance of Beauveria bassiana Against Major Insect Pests in Tea with an Emphasis on Bibliometrics Using Data Mining Tools

Bhattacharyya,

Baishya,

Borgohain

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Entomopathogenic Fungi

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Use of Agrochemicals in Agriculture: Alarming Issues and Solutions

Cited by 17 publications

References 120 publications

Synergistic impact of nanomaterials and plant probiotics in agriculture: A tale of two-way strategy for long-term sustainability

Synergistic impact of nanomaterials and plant probiotics in agriculture: A tale of two-way strategy for long-term sustainability

Architectural analysis of root system and phytohormone biosynthetic genes expression in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) inoculated with Penicillium oxalicum

Unveiling the Virulence and Stress Tolerance of Beauveria bassiana Against Major Insect Pests in Tea with an Emphasis on Bibliometrics Using Data Mining Tools

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