Release Date: 2024-01-16

Pesticides in Agricultural Products and Heath Effect

Erol Bayhan (Author), Ali Ceylan (Author)

Release Date: 2024-01-16

Widely used in the agricultural sector, they are designed to fight plant diseases, pests, insects, weeds and other harmful organisms. Pesticides are chemical or biological substances used to prevent or reduce the damage of harmful organisms to plants, humans and animals. For example, arsenic powder and sulphur were among the first pesticides used to control [...]

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    First Page21
    Last Page53
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053358787.3
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    Widely used in the agricultural sector, they are designed to fight plant diseases, pests, insects, weeds and other harmful organisms. Pesticides are chemical or biological substances used to prevent or reduce the damage of harmful organisms to plants, humans and animals. For example, arsenic powder and sulphur were among the first pesticides used to control insects and pests during these periods. The most important reason for this is that natural organic and inorganic substances used as pesticides have been replaced by synthetic substances due to their disadvantages such as being unstable and quite expensive. Especially in the 19th century, the use of steam engines and the advancement of chemical science led to pesticides becoming more effective. DDT was used as an effective tool for the control of diseases, especially those carried by mosquitoes (Malaria). Rachel Carson`s 1962 book ``Silent Spring`` highlighted the negative effects of DDT on bird populations, and efforts have been made to regulate pesticides as part of the modern environmental movement. In addition, the use of pesticides secures the food supply by preventing the spread of plant diseases and pests. Pesticides protect plant health by reducing the effects of harmful organisms. Pesticides secure the food supply by enabling crops to grow in a controlled manner against harmful organisms. Pesticides prevent agricultural products from being destroyed by harmful organisms. These chemicals can cause harmful effects on the natural environment and living organisms. The widespread use of pesticides in agriculture, horticulture and other fields leads to the release of large quantities of chemicals into the natural environment.

    Erol Bayhan (Author)
    Prof. Dr., Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7579-586X
    3Prof. Dr. Erol BAYHAN graduated from Çukurova University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection in 1992. He completed his Master’s degree in the Department of Plant Protection at Trakya University, Institute of Science in 1996. He earned his Ph.D. title in 2002 by completing his doctorate in the Department of Plant Protection at Çukurova University, Institute of Science. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Trakya University, Tekirdağ Faculty of Agriculture in 1994, and was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the same university in 2004. Erol BAYHAN received the title of Associate Professor in 2007 and worked at Namık Kemal University, Faculty of Agriculture, until 2018. In 2018, he was appointed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Protection at Dicle University, Faculty of Agriculture, and he currently works as a Professor at Dicle University. He has been involved in many projects as a principal investigator and assistant researcher in the field of entomology.

    Ali Ceylan (Author)
    Prof. Dr., Balıkesir University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3446-7640
    3Prof. Dr. Ali Ceylan graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He became a Public Health Specialist in the Department of Public Health at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1999, an Associate Professor of Public Health in 2006, and a Professor of Public Health in 2012. Environmental Health and Occupational Safety and Health are his main areas of work. He was a member of the Diyarbakir Provincial Hygiene Board and a board member of the Dicle University Environmental Problems Application and Research Center. He currently teaches the Public Health, Environmental Health, Basic Epidemiology, Health Economics, Occupational Safety and Health courses to undergraduate and graduate students at Balikesir University.

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