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Environmental Sciences
Chuanying Cheng, Yiran Liang, Jiye Hu
Summary: This study conducted residue field trials and analysis to determine the safe use of cyproconazole center dot azoxystrobin 28% suspension concentrate on cucumbers in China. The results indicate that spraying this formulation on cucumbers three days before harvest does not pose significant potential risks for Chinese consumers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lu Lv, Wenhong Li, Xinfang Li, Dou Wang, Hongbiao Weng, Yu-Cheng Zhu, Yanhua Wang
Summary: Pesticide exposure remains a significant factor in the decline of insect pollinators. It is necessary to assess the effects of mixtures on pollinator risk assessments due to their frequent exposure to multiple agrochemicals. This study explored the toxic effects of a mixture of thiacloprid and cyproconazole on honey bees and found that the combination exhibited acute synergistic effects and disrupted the physiological homeostasis of honey bees.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Szilvia Kisvarga, Dora Hamar-Farkas, Katalin Horotan, Katalin Inotai, Maria Mortl, Andras Nemenyi, Andras Szekacs, Laszlo Orloci
Summary: Recent studies have found that glyphosate and its metabolite, AMPA, can accumulate in plants and have an impact on non-target plants. This study investigated the effects of indirectly spraying glyphosate on Helianthus annuus L. plants. The results showed that glyphosate caused morphological and histological damage to the plants, leading to reduced growth and biomass. Both glyphosate and AMPA were detected in all parts of the plants, indicating that glyphosate can be incorporated into plants even through indirect application.
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Environmental Sciences
Raquel S. F. Vieira, Carlos A. S. Venancio, Luis M. Felix
Summary: The study found concentration-dependent teratogenic effects of Azoxystrobin on zebrafish embryos, but low concentrations may induce oxidative stress response. The results suggest that Azoxystrobin may pose ecotoxicological risks to non-target species.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anderson Tadeu de Araujo-Ramos, Marcella Tapias Passoni, Marco Aurelio Romano, Renata Marino Romano, Anderson Joel Martino-Andrade
Summary: Glyphosate-based herbicides are widely used but controversial for their potential impacts on human health. While regulatory guideline studies suggest glyphosate lacks endocrine disrupting properties, in vivo and in vitro studies indicate GBHs may disrupt hormonal pathways.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anwesha Das, Sarbashri Bank, Srilagna Chatterjee, Nirvika Paul, Kunal Sarkar, Arindam Chatterjee, Santanu Chakraborty, Chaitali Banerjee, Anasuya Majumdar, Madhusudan Das, Sudakshina Ghosh
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the synthetic pyrethroid bifenthrin (BF) on mitochondrial DNA copy number variation in the edible fish Punitus sophore. Results showed that BF reduced the expression level of mitochondria COI gene, inhibited complex IV activity, and led to oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. BF also induced neurotoxicity by inhibiting AchE activity and caused an imbalance in antioxidant enzyme activity. Molecular docking and simulation analysis predicted that BF binds to the active sites of the enzyme. These findings suggest that the reduction of mtDNAcn could be a potential biomarker to assess BF-induced toxicity in aquatic ecosystems.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luigi Rosati, Teresa Chianese, Vincenza De Gregorio, Mariailaria Verderame, Anja Raggio, Chiara Maria Motta, Rosaria Scudiero
Summary: Glyphosate has been widely used as a herbicide due to its high efficiency and low toxicity, but it also has toxic effects on non-target organisms. In this study, the reproductive system of the Italian field lizard was investigated after exposure to the herbicide, revealing significant impairments in ovarian function. The herbicide caused alterations in follicular anatomy, induced thecal fibrosis, and affected oocyte cytoplasm and zona pellucida organizations. These findings suggest serious damage to the reproductive fitness of non-target organisms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susana I. L. Gomes, Anna Ammendola, Silvia Casini, Monica J. B. Amorim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of fungicide commercial formulated products (FPs) versus their active ingredients on the non-target soil oligochaete Enchytraeus crypticus. Results showed that one of the FPs was more toxic for reproduction, highlighting the need to further explore toxicity data of FPs compared to their active ingredients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanhua Wang, Chen Chen, Guiling Yang, Xinquan Wang, Qiang Wang, Hongbiao Weng, Zhiheng Zhang, Yongzhong Qian
Summary: The study revealed that the combination of triazole fungicides and pyrethroid insecticides induced synergistic acute toxicity in zebrafish, affecting their antioxidant system and gene expression. Therefore, the joint effects of pesticides at low concentrations should be prioritized in mixture risk management in aquatic ecosystems. More research is needed to identify the threshold concentrations of realistic pesticide mixtures where synergistic interactions occur.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enock Mpofu, Amirah Alias, Keisuke Tomita, Chiho Suzuki-Minakuchi, Kenji Tomita, Joydeep Chakraborty, Michal Malon, Yusuke Ogura, Hirosato Takikawa, Kazunori Okada, Toshiaki Kimura, Hideaki Nojiri
Summary: This article reports the ability of Bacillus licheniformis strain TAB7 to degrade azoxystrobin through a novel degradation pathway, and identifies azoxystrobin amine as a less toxic metabolite compared to the parent compound. Additionally, the study reveals enzymatic isomerization of (E)-AZ to (Z)-AZ by TAB7.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Keyhan Mohammadi, Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Payam Safaei, Jamal Rahmani, Ebrahim Molaee-Aghaee, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: The worldwide use of glyphosate is increasing, with residues detected in various sources. Studies show controversial data on the potential reproductive adverse effects of glyphosate, with systematic review and meta-analysis revealing a significant impact on reproductive hormones in rats. Strict monitoring of residual glyphosate content in drinking water, agricultural crops, and food products is necessary to safeguard reproductive health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Homa Darmani, Dua'a Riyad Husain Al-Saleh
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different concentrations of glyphosate in Roundup on the hatchability, toxicity, and teratogenic effects of the aquatic crustacean Artemia salina. It was found that concentrations of 144 and 288 μg/ml glyphosate in Roundup inhibited cyst hatchability and were lethal to A. salina nauplii. Additionally, environmentally relevant concentrations of glyphosate (0.72 μg/ml) in Roundup affected the early development of A. salina nauplii and caused decreased body lengths and reduced widths. The study suggests the potential teratogenicity of Roundup even at environmentally safe concentrations of glyphosate.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Natalia Horak, Maria Laura Miserendino, Yanina Andrea Assef
Summary: Human activities generate substances that threaten aquatic biodiversity, but many organisms have developed strategies like the MXR mechanism to remove these substances. This study examined MXR activity in two species of snails in Patagonian freshwaters and found that native snails had higher MXR activity at agricultural sites, while exotic snails showed better detoxifying activity at agricultural and highly disturbed urban sites. Environmental variables such as ammonium, nitrate, nitrite, phosphates, and electrical conductivity were important factors affecting MXR activity.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Zhang, Qiulan Zhang, Xin Liu, Mengting Gao, Xin Li, Yifei Wang, Yueyue Chang, Xuemeng Zhang, Zongli Huo, Li Zhang, Jinjun Shan, Baoli Zhu, Weifeng Yao
Summary: Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) are widely used pesticides, and industrial workers in GBH manufacture are exposed to high levels of glyphosate. This study aimed to investigate the serum lipidomic changes associated with glyphosate exposure and identified potential lipid biomarkers for health risk assessment. The results showed that glyphosate significantly affected the levels of various lipids, including diacylglycerols, cholesteryl esters, ceramides, sphingomyelins, lysophosphatidylethanolamines, and phosphatidylcholines.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosemarie de la Rosa, Sergio Vazquez, Phum Tachachartvanich, Sarah Daniels, Fenna Sille, Martyn T. Smith
Summary: A cell-based bioassay was developed to measure total glucocorticogenic activity of environmental chemicals and human serum. The assay is specific and sensitive, providing a useful tool for rapidly screening substances that may affect glucocorticoid signaling.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Melina P. Michlig, Julieta Merke, Adriana C. Pacini, Emanuel M. Orellano, Horacio R. Beldomenico, Maria R. Repetti
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Cell Biology
Ramiro Alarcon, Paola I. Ingaramo, Oscar E. Rivera, Gisela H. Dioguardi, Maria R. Repetti, Luisina D. Demonte, Mercedes M. Milesi, Jorgelina Varayoud, Monica Munoz-de-Toro, Enrique H. Luque
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carla M. Teglia, Florencia A. Perez, Nicolas Michlig, Maria R. Repetti, Hector C. Goicoechea, Maria J. Culzoni
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Carla Jose, L. E. Briand, Nicolas Michlig, M. Rosa Repetti, Carla Benedetich, Laura M. Cornaglia, M. Laura Bosko
Summary: The study successfully established the best conditions for separating ibuprofen from ethyl esters through a combination of electrodialysis and enzymatic esterification, allowing for high efficiency extraction of ibuprofen.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andres Maximiliano Attademo, Rafael Carlos Lajmanovich, Paola Mariela Peltzer, Ana Paula Cuzziol Boccioni, Candela Martinuzzi, Fernanda Simonielo, Maria Rosa Repetti
Summary: Exposure to herbicide Dicamba had lethal and sublethal effects on tadpoles, affecting enzyme activities and hormone levels. Urgent reevaluation of Dicamba toxicity in native species is needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Nicolas Michlig, Steven J. Lehotay, Alan R. Lightfield, Horacio Beldomenico, Maria Rosa Repetti
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate and validate the QuEChERSER method for pesticide residue analysis in hemp, using UHPLC-MS/MS and ITSP+LPGC-MS/MS. The results showed that the method is effective for detecting pesticide residues in different matrices of hemp.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria Soledad Andrade, Maria Florencia Gutierrez, Luciana Regaldo, Aldo Raul Paira, Maria Rosa Repetti, Ana Maria Gagneten
Summary: Climate change is expected to increase spatial variability in rainfall, leading to higher rainfall rates in the Pampas region during spring and summer, which may result in more pesticides and nutrients being carried into surface water systems. The growth stage of crops can also impact pesticide and nutrient runoff. In this study, the influence of rainfall and seasonal crop practices on water quality was assessed, with significant effects observed on pesticide concentrations and water quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andres M. Attademo, Juan C. Sanchez-Hernandez, Rafael C. Lajmanovich, Maria Rosa Repetti, Paola M. Peltzer
Summary: Soil enzyme activities are often used as indicators of soil contamination. This study analyzed the responses of specific soil enzymes to different land uses in soybean and rice crops, finding that enzyme activities were generally lower in both crops compared to a reference site. The results showed that enzyme activities decreased at the start of crop cycles and were lower at the end in soybean and rice crops, suggesting the potential use of enzyme activities as indicators of pesticide impact in agricultural soils of Argentina.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noelia Fanton, Jimena Cazenave, Melina P. Michlig, Maria R. Repetti, Andrea Rossi
Summary: Fish cultivation in rice fields serves as a valuable resource for protein and income in rural areas, but the use of pesticides raises concerns for fish and consumer health. This study assessed the impact of pesticides on native fish in a rice field, indicating biological responses to cope with stressful environments without showing significant oxidative or neurotoxic effects throughout the production cycle.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafael C. Lajmanovich, Andres M. Attademo, German Lener, Ana P. Cuzziol Boccioni, Paola M. Peltzer, Candela S. Martinuzzi, Luisina D. Demonte, Maria R. Repetti
Summary: The study found that glyphosate (GLY) and glufosinate ammonium (GA) herbicides, when used alone or in combination with polyethylene microplastic particles (PEMPs), have an impact on the toxicity of Scinax squalirostris tadpoles, with the combination increasing toxicity effects. Exposure to GLY and GA herbicides alone, as well as in combination with PEMPs, affects enzyme activities and leads to an increase in GST, and a decrease in AChE and CbE.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafael C. Lajmanovich, Maria R. Repetti, Ana P. Cuzziol Boccioni, Melina P. Michlig, Luisina Demonte, Andres M. Attademo, Paola M. Peltzer
Summary: This study found high concentrations of pesticide residues, especially insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, in the muscle and viscera of Prochilodus lineatus fish from Santa Fe, Argentina. The high levels of contaminants in the fish tissue indicate potential risks to human health. Periodic monitoring and appropriate measures are necessary to protect the important freshwater fish resources.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Melina Paola Michlig, Adriana Cecilia Pacini, Julieta Merke, Emanuel Matias Orellano, Romina Brasca, Maria Rosa Repetti
Summary: Honey bees play an important role as pollinators in ecosystems, but their populations have been declining due to habitat destruction, pesticide use, and climate change. This study investigated the effects of the neurotoxic pesticide imidacloprid on commercial honey bee colonies, including the transfer of the insecticide to hive products such as honey and larvae. The results showed that imidacloprid had a significant impact on honey reserves and yield, with up to 60% of the parent compound stored in honey. However, no residues were found in the larvae, suggesting they were not exposed to the pesticide.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)