Atrazine is one of the most widely-used chlorine herbicides in agriculture. In recent years,
studies have shown a potential hazard of atrazine use in environmental health and human …

The indiscriminate consumption of antibiotics and their introduction into the environment
have caused global concerns. Typically, following consumption, these compounds are …

Abstract About 13% and 7% of monitored groundwater stations in Europe exceed the
permitted levels of nitrates (50 mg NO 3− L− 1) or pesticides (0.1 μg L− 1), respectively …

Abstract Background Low cost 2, 4-Dichlorophenolyxacetic acid (2, 4-D) widely used in
controlling broad-leafed weeds is frequently detected in water resources. The main …

Metribuzin (MB) is used for control of weeds in crops like potato, maize and sugarcane. Its
extensive and unjudicial use has resulted in various environmental issues; hence it is very …

An atrazine-degrading enrichment culture was used to study degradation of atrazine
metabolites viz. hydroxyatrazine, deethylatrazine, and deisopropylatrazine in mineral salts …

Background Atrazine is a herbicide that is widely used to control broadleaf and grassy
weeds for growing many crops especially in maize production. It is a frequently detected …

Background In recent years, pollution of soil and groundwater caused by fuel leakage from
old underground storage tanks, oil extraction process, refineries, fuel distribution terminals …

Predicting pesticides' behavior in the environment is necessary to anticipate and minimize
their adverse effects. Despite the use of pesticides in Spain is increasing, the …

Atrazine herbicide is known to disrupt the endocrine system and is potentially carcinogenic.
Its continual application leads to high residue levels in soil, causing water pollution, which …