Agrochemicals are the result of modern technology that depends on inorganic fertilizers and
pesticides. Over use of these chemicals have severe effects on environment that may lead to …

Food safety is a growing concern worldwide but is especially prevalent in Nepal. Agriculture
is the country's critical economic sector, and its sustainability is challenged due to the …

Pesticides are used to kill the pests and insects which attack on crops and harm them.
Different kinds of pesticides have been used for crop protection for centuries. Pesticides …

Indiscriminate use of pesticides in vegetable farming is an emerging problem resulting in
increasing health and environmental risks in developing countries including Nepal. As there …

Pesticides pose a serious risk to ecosystems. In this study, we used European Food Safety
Authority methods, such as risk quotient (RQ) and toxicity exposure ratios (TER), to assess …

Chlorpyrifos is one of the widely used pesticides induced genotoxicity, and neurotoxicity to
mammals, fishes and other non-target organisms. In the current investigation pesticide …

Pesticide's manufacture, use, storage and disposal should be strictly regulated to reduce its
negative effects on environment and public health. The reports show that the pesticide use …

Farmers' knowledge on pesticides and their safe use are critical for implementing effective
pest management program. A household survey was conducted using the semi-structured …

Pesticides are chemical compounds that are used to kill pests, including insects, rodents,
fungi and unwanted plants (weeds). Pesticides are used in public health to kill vectors of …

The research in plant sciences is confronted by numerous nonbiological and biological
stresses. The list includes increased incidence of diseases, pests, and nutrient losses, along …