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Dey, Uttiya
- Sustainable use of Agrochemicals: A Review
Authors
1 Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, 713104, IN
Source
Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 26, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 29-36Abstract
Agrochemicals are added to the fanning systems to improve production[l]. They include pesticides and fertilizers which 'stimulate or regulate the growth of or control pests of, agriculture, horticulture or plantation crops, and of domesticated livestock. The origin and concept, known exactly, of pesticide is not known. Pesticides or insecticides are among the most extensively used chemicals in the world today and they are also the most hazardous compounds to the human being as well.
- Arsenic Pollution in Groundwater: Can We Do Anything?
Authors
1 Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, WB, IN
Source
Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 27, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 27-36Abstract
Present article demonstrated the origin and toxic nature of arsenic in both animal and plant body. Study results also focused on the accumulation pattern of arsenic in different vegetables, soil and water. Finally it was suggested few house-hold and low-cost technology for removal of such toxic element from drinking water.
Keywords
Arsenic, Accumulation, Vegetable, Soil, Water, Low-Cost Technology.- Mosquito Coil Smoke and its Health Implications
Authors
1 Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, 713104, IN
Source
Indian Science Cruiser, Vol 28, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 40-43Abstract
Mosquito-borne diseases are endemic in more than over 100 countries, causing mortality of nearly two million people every year. Present study deals with the negative impact of mosquito coil smoke on human being. It is also demonstrated that mesquites are susceptible to bite for Carbondioxide and lactic acid present in sweat in warm-blooded animals. The previous literature indicate that mosquito coil content very toxic ingradient such as pyrethrins which accounting for about 0.3 - 0.4 % of coil mass. The epidemiologic studies show that long term exposure to mosquito coil can induce asthma and persistent wheeze in children.