Article
Environmental Sciences
Deeksha Rawat, Aarti Bains, Prince Chawla, Ravinder Kaushik, Rahul Yadav, Anil Kumar, Kandi Sridhar, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: With the decreasing farming lands due to the growing human population, agricultural scientists are developing new strategies for effective crop management. However, the excessive use of herbicides to deal with the loss caused by small plants and herbs has raised concerns about its environmental and health effects. Glyphosate, extensively used for the past 40 years with assumed negligible effects, has now been classified as a carcinogenic toxic component by the World Health Organization and banned in 2017. This review discusses the importance of glyphosate monitoring in the food matrix, its environmental and health effects, and advanced analytical techniques for its detection.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Emiliano Panieri, Katarina Baralic, Danijela Djukic-Cosic, Aleksandra Buha Djordjevic, Luciano Saso
Summary: PFAS compounds, with their unique properties, have been widely used but also pose serious threats to wildlife and human health. Authorities, industries, and scientists are working together to regulate their use and develop remediation technologies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanushree Parsai, Arun Kumar
Summary: This study introduced a framework to estimate health risks from exposure to a mixture of nanoparticles from surface water, and found that under environmentally-relevant conditions, the mixture of NPs does not pose a health risk. Efforts should be made to continue monitoring the mixture of NPs as a precautionary approach.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Noel van Dooren, Brecht Leseman, Suzanne van der Meulen
Summary: The case study in the Dutch region of Arnhem-Nijmegen reveals the positive impact of developing sustainable food systems on creating green, livable cities. The research shows that improving the quality and significance of existing green areas, expanding public green systems, and enhancing connections with green surroundings can promote residents to become "food citizens" and contribute to the development of livable cities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Haris, Touseef Hussain, Heba I. Mohamed, Amir Khan, Moh. Sajid Ansari, Atirah Tauseef, Abrar Ahmad Khan, Naseem Akhtar
Summary: Nanotechnology has great potential for sustainable agriculture, improving crop yield and quality through soil improvement and plant growth. Additionally, it can play a crucial role in post-harvest food processing and packaging, reducing food waste and contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rajesh Melaram, Amanda R. Newton, Jennifer Chafin
Summary: Microcystins, natural hepatotoxic metabolites secreted by cyanobacteria, can contaminate water sources and pose health risks to humans and animals. They are commonly ingested through contaminated drinking water or physical contact with tainted water, leading to liver problems and even cancer. Additionally, microcystins can be transferred to agricultural crops through irrigation, increasing health risks for consumers of contaminated products.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ana Clara Bastos Rodrigues, Gabriel Pereira de Jesus, Dunia Waked, Gabriel Leandro Gomes, Thamires Moraes Silva, Victor Yuji Yariwake, Mariane Paula da Silva, Antonio Jose Magaldi, Mariana Matera Veras
Summary: Plastic is widely produced and consumed by humans, leading to the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in various ecosystems. These particles can be found in soil, water, and air, and exposure to them mainly occurs through ingestion and inhalation. Studies have shown that exposure to these particles can cause respiratory tract damage and other health issues. However, there is limited data available on the toxicity and exposure levels of microplastics and nanoplastics.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gabrielle Rochefort, Annie Lapointe, Annie-Pier Mercier, Genevieve Parent, Veronique Provencher, Benoit Lamarche
Summary: Territorialized food systems may have positive effects on improving diet quality, providing agroecosystem services, and promoting food security, but the data are inconsistent, highlighting the need for more comprehensive and interdisciplinary research.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syed Amir Ashraf, Arif Jamal Siddiqui, Abd Elmoneim O. Elkhalifa, Mohammed Idrees Khan, Mitesh Patel, Mousa Alreshidi, Afrasim Moin, Ritu Singh, Mejdi Snoussi, Mohd Adnan
Summary: The rapid increase in global population is driving the demand for food and agriculture products. Nanotechnology applications are emerging as a promising technology to transform traditional food and agriculture industries, improving food quality and safety. The development of nanotechnology is expected to bring about significant changes, providing comprehensive food solutions from farm to table.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Mamunur Rashid, Petra Forte Tavcer, Brigita Tomsic
Summary: TiO2 nanoparticles have high availability and photocatalytic activity, making them useful in various economic fields. However, the debate surrounding their potential risks and benefits requires careful consideration for ensuring human health and environmental safety.
Article
Plant Sciences
Monika Egerer, Brenda Lin, Jonathan Kingsley, Pauline Marsh, Lucy Diekmann, Alessandro Ossola
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening has been shown to be overwhelmingly important for nature connection, stress release, outdoor physical activity, and food provision. The significance of food provision and economic security is particularly highlighted for individuals facing greater hardships. Gardening can serve as a public health strategy to enhance societal resilience.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Simon Marvin, Lauren Rickards, Jonathan Rutherford
Summary: This paper critically examines the emergence of controlled environment agriculture and argues for its importance in urban studies. It reconceptualises controlled environment agriculture as an urban infrastructure that maximizes the use of urban spaces for food production. By employing spatial-temporal fixes such as enclosure move, urban move, and urban interiorisation move, controlled environment agriculture enhances food production and addresses the challenges of urban and rural agriculture. The paper identifies future research challenges in the field and highlights the significance of controlled environment agriculture in urban studies.
Review
Microbiology
Muzamil A. Rather, Kuldeep Gupta, Pritam Bardhan, Munmi Borah, Anupama Sarkar, Khalifa S. H. Eldiehy, Shuvam Bhuyan, Manabendra Mandal
Summary: Pathogenic microorganisms have adapted different strategies, such as forming biofilms, to resist antibiotics and other adverse conditions, causing threats to host health and life, as well as various issues in food industries.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wen-Bo Guo, Chao Wu, Liuyan Yang, Ke Pan, Ai-Jun Miao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of nanoparticles on bacterial ingestion by protozoans and revealed their inhibitory effects and underlying mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dipendra Kumar Mahato, Madhu Kamle, Bharti Sharma, Shikha Pandhi, Sheetal Devi, Kajal Dhawan, Raman Selvakumar, Diwakar Mishra, Arvind Kumar, Shalini Arora, Namita Ashish Singh, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Patulin, primarily produced by various fungal species, poses serious health and economic threats, with Penicillium expansum being the main culprit in pome fruits. Understanding its sources and biosynthetic mechanisms is crucial for designing effective management strategies against this toxin contamination. This review provides updated information on patulin occurrence in different foods, its harmful effects on human health and agriculture, and effective detection and control strategies.
