Pesticides not only eliminate target pests but also affect non-target soil organisms that play critical roles in maintaining soil fertility and ecological balance. This study assessed the impact of pesticide application on soil fertility and microbial diversity in pepper farms in...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3778
Agricultural pesticides like Atrazine and Dichlorvos persist in soil; disrupt microbial communities and soil-dwelling organisms such as snails, affecting key ecosystem processes. These chemicals reduce microbial biomass indicators (MB-C, MB-N, MB-P) and biodiversity, highlighting...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61749
Introduction: Agrochemicals used over time reshape soil, with fungal and physicochemical signals marking shifts in bio‑physicochemical patterns Aim: This study investigated fungal diversity and abundance in agrochemical contaminated soil from Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria, emphasiz...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i2232
Background: Agrochemicals, while vital for enhancing agricultural productivity, are increasingly recognized as environmental pollutants, impacting soil health and microbial ecosystems. Aim: This study examined the microbial biomass carbon (MB-C), nitrogen (MB-N), phosphorus (MB-P...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i3876
Introduction: the indiscriminate application of agrochemicals threatens soil biodiversity and poses significant public health risks through heavy metal accumulation. Aim: this study evaluated the impact of agrochemical inputs on soil physicochemical properties, microbial populati...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1221
Smoked fish remains one of the most popular commodities due to its long shelf life, pleasant taste, and widespread availability among both urban and rural populations. In the Niger Delta region where fishes are smoked traditional, there are significant concerns about microbial co...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1435
Introduction: Indiscriminate use of herbicides in agriculture poses significant threats to soil health, particularly by affecting the diversity and abundance of soil microorganisms Aim: This study investigated the effects of glufosinate ammonium on soil microbial communities and...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1825
Introduction: Pesticide application modulates agro-soil bacterial richness and physicochemical properties, underpinning ecosystem function and sustainability. Aim: Study investigated bacterial richness and physicochemical parameters of pesticide-polluted soils within the environs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1642
Introduction: Freshwater and marine ecosystems within the Niger Delta are vulnerable to oil spills, pipeline leaks, and wastewater discharge from oil exploration activities. These events can introduce a range of contaminants, including heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i61743