Pesticides are a major concern because of their deleterious impacts on biodiversity and on
the ecological functions provided by living organisms. Although earthworms are well …

The herbicide paraquat belongs to the group of the bipyridylium salts. In California, it is used
primarily for control of broad-leaved grasses in fruit orchards and plantations, as a cotton …

Massive use of pesticides in conventional agriculture leads to accumulation in soil of
complex mixtures, triggering questions about their potential ecotoxicological risk. This study …

The ecological risk of heavy metal-contaminated soil is usually evaluated by its oxidative
stress on terrestrial animals, which are vulnerable to the impact of individual differences of …

The current study elucidates the impact of soil metal contamination on earthworm
communities at the ecotype level. A total of 292 earthworms belonging to 13 species were …

Indirect effects of herbicides can have severe consequences on organisms and ecosystem
functioning. Spray drift and erosion by wind and water distribute herbicides widely in …

The application of herbicide fomesafen plays a crucial role in ensuring global soybean
productivity in modern agriculture, but it results in both adverse effects on soil ecosystems …

This study investigates if acclimatization to residual pesticide contamination in agricultural
soils is reflected in detoxification, antioxidant enzyme activities and energy budget of …

The earthworms are important soil invertebrates and play a crucial role in pedogenesis. The
application of pesticides and prolonged exposure to pesticides causes mortality of …

Mercury (Hg) is one of the most toxic nonessential trace metals in the environment, with high
persistence and bioaccumulation potential, and hence of serious concern to environmental …