Dynamics of pesticide residues in soils during the growing season: a case study in peach orchards, east-central Portugal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-025-13698-z
Abstract: Permanent crops rely heavily on pesticides. Their short-term behaviour has already been characterised under laboratory conditions. However, their degradation in the field is still poorly understood. Furthermore, studies that relate pesticide residues in soil with… read more here.
Keywords: pesticide; pesticide residues; growing season; peach orchards ... See more keywords
Tracking the source of microplastics in soil—an exploratory case study in peach orchards from east-central Portugal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-025-14072-9
Abstract: In the last 20 years, world plastic production has increased rapidly, reaching 4.00 × 1011 kg in 2022. However, less than 10% was recycled. Moreover, most conventional plastics are persistent and, therefore, remain in the environment long… read more here.
Keywords: east central; central portugal; orchards east; soil ... See more keywords