Ruchun Chen , Qifu Zhang

Hier Rice Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Soil Biology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 3   
Received: 07 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 14 May, 2024    Published: 28 May, 2024

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As global food demand continues to grow, the use of pesticides in rice cultivation has become a common practice to ensure high yields. However, the widespread application of these chemicals has significantly impacted soil and water health. This study provides an overview of the history and evolution of pesticide use in rice cultivation, explores the functions and application patterns of different types of pesticides, and further analyzes their effects on soil health. Through case studies, the study highlights the long-term impacts of pesticide use on soil in certain rice-producing regions. Pesticides entering water bodies through runoff and leaching can have significant negative effects on water quality. These chemicals, once in rivers, lakes, and groundwater, can lead to water pollution, degrade water quality, and consequently threaten the health of aquatic ecosystems. This study aims to systematically assess the environmental consequences of pesticide use in rice cultivation, particularly its impact on soil and water health, to fill the existing knowledge gaps and provide scientific evidence for the development of more sustainable agricultural practices.

Pesticide use; Rice cultivation; Soil health; Water quality; Environmental impact