Impacts of Agrochemicals on Insects and Soil Organisms
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecotoxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 18
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Interests: insects; ecotoxicology; morphology; bioindicators; immunology; ecology
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Interests: ecotoxicology; invertebrate physiology; anthropopressure; biomarkers; adaptation; tolerance
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Interests: insects; ecoimmunology; ecotoxicology; biomarkers; histopathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intensification of agricultural activity in recent years has led to a significant increase in the use of agrochemicals, including insecticides, fertilisers, herbicides, fungicides, and nematicides. The prolonged and repeated use of chemicals for pest and weed control can result in alterations to the soil properties and affect the biodiversity of communities in agroecosystems. These impacts can extend to the provision of ecosystem services, such as nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, predation, and pollination. Furthermore, the exposure to herbicides and fungicides impacts on non-target species and disrupts ecological relationships by altering prey–predator, host–parasite, and mutualistic interactions.
This Special Issue of Toxics is dedicated to the recent findings on the direct and indirect effects of agrochemicals on insects and soil arthropods such as nematodes, springtails, earthworms, isopods, gastropods, and woodlice. In accordance with this objective, experts are invited to contribute both original research and review articles.
Submitted manuscripts should focus on, but not be limited to, the mechanisms of toxicity of new agrochemicals. Novel approaches to improve our understanding of their adverse effects in terrestrial ecosystems are also welcome. The findings presented in this Special Issue will contribute to the implementation of guidelines for pollutant levels and the identification of potential threats and remediation measures.
Dr. Anita Giglio
Dr. Agnieszka Babczynska
Dr. Federica Semprucci
Dr. Maria Luigia Vommaro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioindicators
- biopesticides
- decomposers
- ecosystem services
- ecotoxicology
- nanomaterials
- pesticides
- symbiotoxicity
- health risks
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