Water is required for the existence of all living things. Water pollution has grown significantly,
over the decades and now it has developed as a serious worldwide problem. The presence …

Substantial efforts to characterize the structural and functional diversity of soil, plant and
insect-associated microbial communities have illuminated the complex interacting domains …

Microplastics and nanoplastics are emerging pollutants of global importance. They are small
enough to be ingested by a wide range of organisms and at nano-scale, they may cross …

Agriculture is a multifarious interface between plants and associated microorganisms. In
contemporary agriculture, emphasis is being given to environmentally friendly approaches …

The global plastic contamination is one of the major challenges facing mankind as plastic is
ubiquitously present in all environmental compartments. In contrast to freshwater and marine …

Increase in food production is the prime-most objective of all countries, as world population
is expected to grow to nearly 10 billion by 2050. Based on evidence, world population is …

Pesticides are widely applied in agriculture to combat disease, pests, and weeds, leading to
long-lasting contamination of agricultural soils with pesticide residues. While classical risk …

Soil health management is crucial for ensuring sustainable agricultural productions and
maintenance of biodiversity. Fertilizers and pesticides are a necessary evil for industrial …

Optimization of crop production in recent times has become essential to fulfil food demands
of constantly increasing human populations worldwide. To address this formidable …

A fair evaluation of the net benefits provided by pesticides is essential to feed the current
debate on their benefits and adverse consequences. Pesticides provide many benefits by …