ReviewHeliyon2023
Widespread use of toxic agrochemicals and pesticides for agricultural products storage in Africa and developing countries: Possible panacea for ecotoxicology and health implications.
Review in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.
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24 citing papers in PubMed.
- Recent Progress in Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) Towards Enhanced Selectivity and Reduced Cytotoxicity by Molecular Engineering.Biotechnology and bioengineering · 2026Review
- Pesticide Use and Safety Behaviors Among Farmers in Rwanda's Eastern Province: Perspectives from Sector Officers on Drivers, Factors, and Gender Differences.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Epigenetic modulation of prostate cancer disparities in men with African ancestry.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- The association between organophosphate pesticide residue exposure and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review.Toxicology reports · 2026Review
- Symbiont-mediated mechanisms of insecticide resistance in insects.Journal of insect science (Online) · 2026Review
- Exposome influences: a multi-omics perspective on the combined toxic effects of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in Alzheimer's disease.Frontiers in toxicology · 2026Review
- Integrated metabolomics and bioactivity analysis ofFrontiers in genetics · 2026Article
- Determinants of pesticide safety behaviors among Iranian farmers: applying the health action model.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Geranium Oil Nanoemulsion Delivers More Potent and Persistent Fumigant Control ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Ecological consequences of antimicrobial residues and bioactive chemicals on antimicrobial resistance in agroecosystems.Journal of advanced research · 2025Review
- Changes in food quality and habits in urban Ghana: evidence from a mixed-methods study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Chemical Toxicants Used for Food Preservation in Africa. Is it a Case of Ignorance or Food Fraud? A Review.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Effect of isolated compounds from Combretum trifoliatum on toxicity and detoxification enzymes in Nilaparvata lugens.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Eco-smart biocontrol strategies utilizing potent microbes for sustainable management of phytopathogenic diseases.Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2024Review
- Exploring biodegradable alternatives: microorganism-mediated plastic degradation and environmental policies for sustainable plastic management.Archives of microbiology · 2024Review
- Emerging contaminants in food matrices: An overview of the occurrence, pathways, impacts and detection techniques of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.Toxicology reports · 2024Review
- A strategy to improve rodent control while reducing rodenticide release into the environment.Heliyon · 2024Article
- The Synergistic Effect of Lemongrass Essential Oil and Flometoquin, Flonicamid, and Sulfoxaflor onInsects · 2024Article
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6 authors.
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Abstract
Chemicals used for storage majorly possess insecticidal activities - deterring destructive insect pests and microorganisms from stored agricultural produce. Despite the controversy about their safety, local farmers and agro-wholesalers still predominantly use these chemicals in developing countries, especially Africa, to ensure an all-year supply of agriproducts. These chemicals could have short- or long-term effects. Despite the state-of-the-art knowledge, factors such as poor education and awareness, limited agricultural subventions, quests for cheap chemicals, over-dosage, and many more are the possible reasons for these toxic chemicals' setback and persistent use in developing countries. This paper provides an up-to-date review of the environmental and ecological effects, as well as the health impacts arising from the indiscriminate use of toxic chemicals in agriproducts. Existing data link pesticides to endocrine disruption, genetic mutations, neurological dysfunction, and other metabolic disorders, apart from the myriad of acute effects. Finally, this study recommended several naturally sourced preservatives as viable alternatives to chemical counterparts and emphasized the invaluable role of education and awareness programs in mitigating the use in developing nations for a sustainable society.
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