Microbial Dynamics in Soils Affected by Insecticides and Fungicides

Rekha Padmini A, Rangaswamy V (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

260 Seiten

2024
Scholars' Press (Verlag)
978-620-6-77404-4 (ISBN)

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Agriculture, India's economic backbone, supports 54.6% of its population. Groundnut, a vital oilseed, relies heavily on pesticides to combat pests. Globally, billions are spent on pesticides, but only a small fraction reaches target pests, contaminating the soil. Pesticides can hinder soil enzyme activity, crucial for soil health. However, microbes can degrade pesticides, potentially increasing their populations and activity.Recent studies using molecular techniques explore these effects. Research on common pesticides found increased beneficial bacteria like Azospirillum and nitrifiers in groundnut fields, even after repeated applications. Ammonification and nitrification rates improved at moderate doses, but higher levels reduced nitrogen mineralization.Pesticide application at moderate levels also boosted bacterial, fungal, and actinomycete populations, along with key soil enzymes. Yet, excessive doses (7.5-10 kg/ha) proved toxic or had minimal impact. The rapid microbial degradation of pesticides highlights their influence on soil microbial dynamics.Understanding this interplay between pesticides, soil microbes, and ecosystem processes is essential for sustainable agriculture.

Dr. A. Rekha Padmini, a microbiologist with a Ph.D. from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, studied "Influence of Insecticides and Fungicides on Microorganisms in Groundnut Soils." Her notable research on chemical impacts on soil microflora and nutrient cycles includes more than 10 publications and received awards for her presentations.

Erscheinungsdatum	14.10.2024
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	386 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
Schlagworte	Copper Oxychloride • Dimethoate • Fosetyl-Al • microorganisms • Pesticedes • Pesticide degradation • Soil enzyme activities • Thiodicarb
ISBN-10	620-6-77404-X / 620677404X
ISBN-13	978-620-6-77404-4 / 9786206774044
Zustand	Neuware