Pesticides are chemical substances used to eliminate various pests.Currently,more than two million tons of pesticides are used annually in developing and developed countries.One of the chronic diseases associated with...Pesticides are chemical substances used to eliminate various pests.Currently,more than two million tons of pesticides are used annually in developing and developed countries.One of the chronic diseases associated with pesticide poisoning is diabetes.This review aimed to elucidate the mechanisms of action involved in the development of diabetes after pesticide poisoning.Relevant information was collected between January and May 2024,using databases such as PubMed,Google Academic,and Elsevier.Pesticides reduce the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1)in the intestine,thereby decreasing the release of insulin.Moreover,pesticides are metabolized to acetic acid by intestinal microbiota.This contributes to gluconeogenesis in the liver.In addition,the accumulation of pesticides in adipose tissue affects pancreatic beta-cells(β-cells)through increases in the levels of proinflammatory cytokines and the release of leptin,resulting in insulin resistance and impairments of appetite control and energy balance.These alterations caused by pesticides can contribute to the development of diabetes by affecting many organic systems.展开更多
Developing candidate materials that are equipped with the ability of both selective detection and efficient removal of pesticides is greatly desirable for the environment and public health.However,most of reported mat...Developing candidate materials that are equipped with the ability of both selective detection and efficient removal of pesticides is greatly desirable for the environment and public health.However,most of reported materials usually possess single function,which considerably limits their applications as sensors or captures.Herein,two fluorescent composites,ZIF-8@Au Ag NPs and ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs,are prepared by the integration of Au/Ag nanoparticles(M NPs)and a zeolite imidazolate framework(ZIF-8),presenting a more stable fluorescent performance compared with pure Au Ag NPs.The characterizations unravel that ZIF-8@Au Ag NPs exhibits a core shell type structure,whereas ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs are indicative of a dispersed loading type motif.ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs features a significant fluorescent quenching effect for three commonly used dinitroaniline pesticides in aqueous matrices.Then,pendimethalin(PDA)is selected as a representative of dinitroaniline pesticides to thoroughly develop the potential applications in the fields of detection and extraction.Impressively,ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs made of ZIF-8 shell embedded with Au Ag NPs can achieve fluorescence sensing for PDA in a low concentration range with the limit of detection(LOD)of 4.2 nmol/L from aqueous solution and agricultural products,attributed to the combination of competition mechanism and electron transfer.Moreover,ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs possesses high adsorption capacity of125 mg/g for PDA at p H 6,depending on the synergistic effect of unique structural frameworks,coordinative interaction and hydrogen bond.The design for present hybrid composites provides a facile strategy to develop difunctional luminescent adsorbents with the merits of selective detection and effective absorption of dinitroaniline pesticides.展开更多
Pyrazole derivatives have made impressive achievements in the discovery of new pesticides,especially novel fungicides,insecticides,and herbicides.The pyrazole ring containing two adjacent nitrogen atoms is an importan...Pyrazole derivatives have made impressive achievements in the discovery of new pesticides,especially novel fungicides,insecticides,and herbicides.The pyrazole ring containing two adjacent nitrogen atoms is an important active fragment,which showed broad-spectrum and efficient biological activities.With the great interest and focus on pyrazoles,it is necessary to keep up-to-date with the latest research progress on pyrazole derivatives in the discovery of new pesticides.Based on this,we reviewed the progress and applications of pyrazole derivatives in the discovery of fungicides,antibacterial agents,insecticides,herbicides,antiviral agents,and nematicides in the past decade,summarized the fungicidal,antibacterial,insecticidal,herbicidal,antiviral,and nematicidal activities of pyrazoles,as well as the synthetic methods of the representative compounds.We also discussed the structure-activity relationship(SAR) and mechanism of action of the active compounds,aiming to provide new clues and ideas for the search of new pyrazole pesticides with high efficiency,low toxicity,and unique mechanism of action.展开更多
Organic amine pesticides(OAPs)are widely used in modern agriculture and these compounds can contaminate drinking water sources in different ways.However,there is a lack of data on the occurrence of OAPs in drinking wa...Organic amine pesticides(OAPs)are widely used in modern agriculture and these compounds can contaminate drinking water sources in different ways.However,there is a lack of data on the occurrence of OAPs in drinking water and their potential human health risks.In this study,tapwater(TW)and bottledwater(BW)sampleswere collected from eight cities in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration in China,and their OAP levelswere analyzed using high-throughput organic analysis testing coupled with high-volume solid-phase extraction(Hi-throat/Hi-volume SPE techniques).This study is the first to systematically characterize the trace levels of OAPs in drinking water in China.Our findings indicated that the total concentration of OAPs(OAPs)in TW(average 11.06±4.99 ng/L)was 29.4%higher than in BW(average 8.55±3.98 ng/L)and fewer kinds(7)of OAPs were detected in BW.Furthermore,the long-term intake of TW in some areas was linked to carcinogenic risks even at an acceptable OAP range,particularly in males,with molinate being the major contributor(61.3%)to OAP exposure.Further analysis revealed that the occurrence and health risks of OAPs in drinking water were mainly influenced by the quality of water sources and the technologies adopted in drinking water treatment plants(DWTPs).Furthermore,our findings demonstrated that advanced treatment technologies such as nanofiltration could more effectively remove OAPs in raw water(up to 87.5%).Therefore,our findings highlighted the importance of selecting appropriate advanced treatment technologies in DWTPs.展开更多
Organophosphorus pesticides(OPPs)in foods pose a serious threat to human health,motivating the development of novel analytical methods for their rapid detection and quantification.A magnetic covalent organic framework...Organophosphorus pesticides(OPPs)in foods pose a serious threat to human health,motivating the development of novel analytical methods for their rapid detection and quantification.A magnetic covalent organic framework(M-COF)adsorbent for the magnetic solid-phase extraction(MSPE)of OPPs from foods was reported.M-COF was synthesized by the Schiff base condensation reaction of 1,3,5-tris(4-aminophenyl)benzene and 4,4-biphenyldicarboxaldehyde on the surface of amino-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations showed that adsorption of OPPs onto the surface of M-COF involved hydrophobic effects,van der Waals interactions,π-πinteractions,halogen-N bonding,and hydrogen bonding.Combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)technology,the MSPE method features low limits of detection for OPPs(0.002-0.015μg/L),good reproducibility(1.45%-6.14%),wide linear detection range(0.01-1μg/L,R≥0.9935),and satisfactory recoveries(87.3%-110.4%).The method was successfully applied for the trace analysis of OPPs in spiked fruit juices.展开更多
RNA interference(RNAi)has emerged as a promising platform for next-generation pesticides,offering high target specificity and environmental safety.In the post-genomic era,rapid advances in insect genomics,delivery sys...RNA interference(RNAi)has emerged as a promising platform for next-generation pesticides,offering high target specificity and environmental safety.In the post-genomic era,rapid advances in insect genomics,delivery systems,and bioinformatics have significantly accelerated the development of RNAi-based pest control strategies.This review summarizes current progress in RNAi mechanism elucidation,target gene selection,and delivery approaches including host-induced gene silencing(HIGS),spray-induced gene silencing(SIGS),and virusinduced gene silencing(VIGS).Key challenges—such as interspecies variability in RNAi efficiency,dsRNA degradation,and off-target effects—are discussed in detail.Machine learning(ML)and genome-wide screening play a critical role in optimizing siRNA design and reducing ecological risks.Commercial products such as Ledprona and MON87411 maize exemplify the practical potential of RNAi-based pesticides.Future success will depend on integrating comparative genomics,ML-based off-target prediction,and ecological risk assessment frameworks to ensure safety and sustainability in applications.展开更多
At present, the excessive application of traditional chemical pesticides, serious pesticide residue pollution and destruction of the ecological balance in China have become important factors affecting the quality and ...At present, the excessive application of traditional chemical pesticides, serious pesticide residue pollution and destruction of the ecological balance in China have become important factors affecting the quality and safety of medicinal material. Biological pesticides are rapidly developed due to their characteristics of high efficiency, low toxicity and residue. This study aimed to introduce the specific property of biological pesticides, review the classification of biological pesticides and their application in medicinal plants, analyze the problems in the production and utilization process of biological pesticides, and forecast the developmental prospect.展开更多
[Objective] This study was conducted to select a batch of new high-effi- cient low-toxicity high-selectivity pesticides for the application in tea gardens. [Method] This experiment was designed with 12 treatments incl...[Objective] This study was conducted to select a batch of new high-effi- cient low-toxicity high-selectivity pesticides for the application in tea gardens. [Method] This experiment was designed with 12 treatments including clear water as the CK, in randomized block arrangement, with 4 replications, and each plot had an area of 30 m2. The pesticides were sprayed in the high occurrence period of larvae of tea lesser leafhopper when tea shoots grew vigorously. [Result] In the 11 pesti- cides, 100 g/L bifenthrin EC , 70% imidacloprid WDG and 150 g/L indoxacarb EC were the best pesticides with efficacies above 90%; and in the bio-pesticides, 0.5% azadirachtin SC showed an efficacy over 87.97%. [Conclusions] Among the tested pesticides, 100 g/L bifenthrin EC , 70% imidacloprid WDG and 150 g/L indoxacarb EC could effectively control tea lesser leafhopper during the outbreak of tea lesser leafhopper, and when the occurrence degree of tea lesser leafhopper is below the medium level, environment-friendly 0.5% azadirachtin SC, 0.5% veratrine SC, 0.3% matrine SC and 4.0×10^10 spores/g Beauveria bassiana OD could be selected.展开更多
[ Objective ] The paper was to study the effects of several botanical pesticides against two pests in tea plantation. [ Method] Using randomized block de- sign, different concentrations of botanical pesticides were sp...[ Objective ] The paper was to study the effects of several botanical pesticides against two pests in tea plantation. [ Method] Using randomized block de- sign, different concentrations of botanical pesticides were sprayed during the young larvae periods of Ectropis oblique hmpulina Wehrli and peak periods of Empoasca pirisuga, the reduction rate of population and control effects were investigated after spraying for 1,3,7 and 10 d. [ Result] 5% rotenone EC 800 times had the best control effect against E. oblique hmpulina, and 0.5% veratridine soluble liquid 800 times had the best control effect against E. pirisuga. 0. 5% veratridine soluble liquid, 0.2% celangulin EC, 0.3% matrine water agent and 7.5% rotenone EC could be selected as the pesticides for the control of E. oblique hmpulina; 0. 5% veratridine soluble liquid, 0. 2% celangulin EC, 0.3% azadirachtin EC, 0.3% matrine water agent and 7.5% rotenone EC could be selected as the pesticides for the control of E. pirisuga, of which 0. 3% azadiraehtin EC 600 times showed the best durable effect against E. pirisuga with control effect of 100% after spraying for 7 d. [ Conclusion] The results provided basis for application of botanical pesticides in pests control in tea plantation.展开更多
Pyridazine has garnered increasing attention as a privileged scaffold and bioisosterism in drug discovery due to its unique structural characteristics.It can serve as a hydrogen bond acceptor when interacting with rec...Pyridazine has garnered increasing attention as a privileged scaffold and bioisosterism in drug discovery due to its unique structural characteristics.It can serve as a hydrogen bond acceptor when interacting with receptors due to its two adjacent nitrogen atoms.Upon conversion to pyridazinone,it exhibits the ability to act as both a hydrogen bond acceptor and donor,showcasing its versatility.This inherent flexibility has prompted extensive research exploring its bioactivity in pesticides and pharmaceuticals.In order to promote the development of pyridazine-based pesticides,this review provides a comprehensive summary of advancements for pyridazine-based pesticides on herbicidal(36.9%),insecticidal(26.2%),antifungal and antibacterial(24.6%),plant growth regulatory(10.8%),and antiviral activities(1.5%)from2000 to 2024.It serves as an invaluable reference and source of inspiration for agricultural scientists conducting future research.展开更多
The integration of RNA interference(RNAi)technology with nanotechnology shows significant potential in overcoming the limitations of traditional double-stranded RNA(dsRNA)delivery systems,thereby enabling more efficie...The integration of RNA interference(RNAi)technology with nanotechnology shows significant potential in overcoming the limitations of traditional double-stranded RNA(dsRNA)delivery systems,thereby enabling more efficient dsRNA delivery.Nanoparticles for dsRNA delivery have the potential to enhance the efficiency of RNAi and improve system stability.In this study,we discuss the limitations of conventional RNAi-based biopesticides,systematically introduce common nanoparticle carriers used for RNA pesticide delivery,analyze the interactions between nanoparticles and dsRNA during the delivery,and finally emphasize the overall limitations,associated risks,and challenges in practical applications.展开更多
Herbal pesticides refer to the active ingredients extracted from herbs which are used for pest and disease control in crops or pure substances isolated from them. They are of great significance for the production of p...Herbal pesticides refer to the active ingredients extracted from herbs which are used for pest and disease control in crops or pure substances isolated from them. They are of great significance for the production of pollution-free agricultural products, as well as for exploiting the abundant plant resources in China for the prevention and control of pests. In this paper, the advantages of herbal pesticides,such as being environment-friendly, diverse patterns of action, safety for higher animals and the natural enemies of pests and making it hard for pests to produce resistance were first stated; then, Chinese herbal medicine resources with antibacterial and insecticidal activities from 49 families and their functions were reviewed, and 19kinds of herbal pesticides that have been developed and applied in China and seven kinds that have been produced on a large scale were also introduced; finally,three issues deserving further exploration during the development and application of herbal pesticides were presented, that is, research in variety selection and cultivation of herbs, and methods for extraction of active ingredients; basic research in the structure identification of herbal active ingredients, and the relationship between plant variety and active ingredients; development of lead compounds based on herbal active ingredients.展开更多
Two procedures were compared for extraction and clean-up of 20organophosphorus and 19 pyrethroid pesticides in sediment to identify the more effective procedurefor groups of pesticides or individual compounds. In Proc...Two procedures were compared for extraction and clean-up of 20organophosphorus and 19 pyrethroid pesticides in sediment to identify the more effective procedurefor groups of pesticides or individual compounds. In Procedure I, methanol/water and n-hexane wereused for extraction, and 1:10 (v/v) dichloromethane in n-hexane and acetone were used as eluents foreluting the analyte through the cartridge, with one evaporating steps on a rotary evaporator andtwo eluting steps on the cartridge. n-hexane/acetone (2:1, v/v) was used for extraction and elutionin Procedure II with one evaporating step on a rotary evaporator and one eluting step on thecartridge. All extractions were performed under an ultrasonic bath and gas chromatography and massspectrometry were utilized for measurements. Procedure II was developed as a rapid, timesaving, lesscostly and safer substitute for Procedure I which was an old method. Procedure II was moreeffective for almost all the organophosphorus pesticides tested and 11of the 19 pyrethroidpesticides, while Procedure I was more appropriate for analysis of 5 pyrethroid pesticides. However,recoveries of most pyrethroid pesticides were fairly low. Thus, further studies should focus onadjustment and formulation of solvents for more efficient extraction and clean-up of pyrethroidpesticides from sediment samples.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the associations between urinary dialkyl phosphate(DAP)metabolites of organophosphorus pesticides(OPPs)exposure and age-related macular degeneration(AMD)risk.METHODS:Participants were drawn from the...AIM:To investigate the associations between urinary dialkyl phosphate(DAP)metabolites of organophosphorus pesticides(OPPs)exposure and age-related macular degeneration(AMD)risk.METHODS:Participants were drawn from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(NHANES)between 2005 and 2008.Urinary DAP metabolites were used to construct a machine learning(ML)model for AMD prediction.Several interpretability pipelines,including permutation feature importance(PFI),partial dependence plot(PDP),and SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)analyses were employed to analyze the influence from exposure features to prediction outcomes.RESULTS:A total of 1845 participants were included and 137 were diagnosed with AMD.Receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)analysis evaluated Random Forests(RF)as the best ML model with its optimal predictive performance among eleven models.PFI and SHAP analyses illustrated that DAP metabolites were of significant contribution weights in AMD risk prediction,higher than most of the socio-demographic covariates.Shapley values and waterfall plots of randomly selected AMD individuals emphasized the predictive capacity of ML with high accuracy and sensitivity in each case.The relationships and interactions visualized by graphical plots and supported by statistical measures demonstrated the indispensable impacts from six DAP metabolites to the prediction of AMD risk.CONCLUSION:Urinary DAP metabolites of OPPs exposure are associated with AMD risk and ML algorithms show the excellent generalizability and differentiability in the course of AMD risk prediction.展开更多
Apolygus lucorum(Meyer-Dür.) and Erythroneura apicalis(Nawa) are important pests that affect the quality and the yield of grapevine and cause huge economic losses. This paper focuses on the selection of effec...Apolygus lucorum(Meyer-Dür.) and Erythroneura apicalis(Nawa) are important pests that affect the quality and the yield of grapevine and cause huge economic losses. This paper focuses on the selection of effective botanical pesticides to control A. lucorum and E. apicalis. This experiment explores the effect of several botanical pesticides for A. lucorum and E. apicalis, including the 0.5% veratrine, the0.6% Oxygen·Lactone agent, the 5% natural pyrethrin, the composite neem pesticide, the rotenone and the composite nicotine. The 0.5% veratrine shows a stable control efficacy, which is higher than 60% in Chengdu, while the composite nicotine shows the highest efficacy against A. lucorum, which is above 70%. In Yinchuan,the 0.5% veratrine shows the highest efficacy, against the first generation adults and the second generation larvae of E. apicalis, while the 5% natural pyrethrin shows 100% control efficacy against E. apicalis in Nanjiang. The 0.5% veratrine and the composite neem could be used as effective pesticides to control A. lucorum and the 5% natural pyrethrin can be used to control E. apicalis. They could be widely used in the production of pollution-free grapes.展开更多
In order to mitigate the occurrence and damage of cowpea whitefly, reduce chemical pesticide consumption, residue and environmental pollution, the methods of forecasting, randomized block design andstatistical analysi...In order to mitigate the occurrence and damage of cowpea whitefly, reduce chemical pesticide consumption, residue and environmental pollution, the methods of forecasting, randomized block design andstatistical analysis were used in field efficacy trials, to study the control effect of cowpea anthracnose by usingchemical pesticides dinotefuran, acetamiprid, pymetrozine, and bio-pesticide avermectin. The results showed that after applying 1.85% avermectin EC 375 g, 20% dinotefuran SP 600 g, 5% acetamiprid WP 600 g, and 25% pymetrozine WP 600 g (control pesticide) per hm2 once every 5-8 days, and 3 times continuously underserious autumn occurrence of greenhouse whitefly, the control efficacy was 90.9%, 97.0%, 88.0%, 93.9%respectively on the 7th day after the pesticides application; 97.4%, 92.1%, 84.2%, 89.4% respectively on the 14th day after the pesticides application; and 95.6%, 86.7%, 82.2%, 84.5%, respectively on the 20th day afterthe pesticides application. The control effects among avermectin, acetamiprid and pymetrozine were not significantly different, while the effects of avermectin and pymetrozine were significantly higher than that of acetamiprid on the 7th day. The control effects among avermectin, dinotefuran and pymetrozine were not significantly different, while significantly higher than that of acetamiprid on the 14th day. The control effect of avermectin was significantly higher than that of dinotefuran, acetamiprid and pymetrozine on the 20th day. Meanwhile, the control effect of avermectin was slightly lower, higher and much higher than that of dinotefuran on the 7th, 14th, 20th day respectively after the treatment. These results indicated that the four pesticides,especiaLly biopesticide avermectin, were ideal pesticides, which could not only be used for controlling cowpea whitefly, but also realize modern, green, organic and ecological agricultural production.展开更多
A silicagel fractionation procedure for environmental sample extracts, which separates chlorinated hydrocarbons(CHCs) and organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides into two groups for subsequent instrumental analysis, w...A silicagel fractionation procedure for environmental sample extracts, which separates chlorinated hydrocarbons(CHCs) and organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides into two groups for subsequent instrumental analysis, was developed in this study. This method was achieved by optimizing the fraction cut-off volume of elution and different solvents. Using fully activated silica gel and cut-off CHCs collection after 10 ml 10% dichloromethane (DCM) in n-hexane passing through the column resulted in satisfactory separation of CHCs and organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides. This procedure had a higher reliability for CHCs than for organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides, because there is a relatively reliable recovery for CHCs. This approach is less expensive due to reducing sample pre-treatment time and solvent consumption.展开更多
In this paper, glasshouse experiments were conducted to determine the accumulation, distribution and transformation of DDTs and HCHs by maize under pot culture conditions. The culture soil was spiked with the organic ...In this paper, glasshouse experiments were conducted to determine the accumulation, distribution and transformation of DDTs and HCHs by maize under pot culture conditions. The culture soil was spiked with the organic pollutants and samples were collected in different durations. Analysis of the plants at harvest showed that the selected plant varied widely in their ability to remove and translo- cate DDTs and HCHs from the soil, the bioconcentration factor ranged from 0.004 to 0.027 for the shoot and from 0.036 to 0.097 for the roots, and the translocation factors were lower than 0.1 with variation between DDTs and HCHs, but no signifi- cant differences were observed. DDTs appeared to have accumulated by both pas- sive adsorption and active absorption, p,p'-DDT and p,p'-DDE were the major metabolite and the transformation was mediated by reductive dehalogenation, the affinity of the OCPs for lipids is one of the major factors affecting their uptake and translocation within the plants.展开更多
Persistent organochlorine compounds, including hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes (DDTs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analyzed in surface water and sediments from Balyan...Persistent organochlorine compounds, including hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes (DDTs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analyzed in surface water and sediments from Balyangdian Lake, North China. Total concentrations of HCHs, DDTs and PCBs in surface water were in the range of 3.13-10.60, 4.05-20.59 and 19.46-131.62 ng/L, respectively, and total concentrations of HCHs, DDTs and PCBs in sediments were 1.75-5.70, 0.91-6.48 and 5.96-29.61 ng/g dry weight, respectively. Among the groups of HCHs (sum of α-HCH, β-HCH, y-HCH and 6-HCH) and DDTs (sum of DDT, DDD and DDE), the predominance of β-HCH, DDE and DDD in water and sediment samples was clearly observed. This observation suggested that β-HCH was resistant to biodegradation and the DDTs had been transformed to its metabolites, DDE and DDD. For PCBs, penta-, hexa- and hepta-chlorinated congeners were the most abundant compounds in the both phases. Furthermore, the partitioning of chlorinated compounds between sediment and water was investigated to understand their transport and fates in aquatic ecosystems. The results indicated that average logs of organic carbon-normalized sediment-water partition coefficients (logK∝) for OCPs varied between 3.20 and 5.53, and for PCBs, logK∝ values ranged from 3.19 to 5.57. The observed logK∝ was lower than their equilibrium logK∝ predicted from linear model, which may be attributed to the solubility enhancement effect of colloidal matter in water phase and the disequilibrium between sediment and water.展开更多
Soll samples with three fertilization treatments (no fertilizer, corn straw and farm manure) collected from a Lou soil (Eum-orthic Anthrosol classfied using Chinese Soil Taxonomy) in northwestern China were analys...Soll samples with three fertilization treatments (no fertilizer, corn straw and farm manure) collected from a Lou soil (Eum-orthic Anthrosol classfied using Chinese Soil Taxonomy) in northwestern China were analysed for residual levels and their characteristics of organochlorine pesticides (α-HCH, β-HCH,γ-HCH, δ-HCH, HCB, o, p'-DDT, p, p'-DDT, o, p'- DDE, p,p'-DDE, p,p'-DDD, α-endosulfan, dieldrin and endrin). Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were detected in all soil samples except δ-HCH and their total concentrations ranged from 159.31 ± 9.00 to 179.77 ± 2.58 ng g^-1 with an order of HCHs 〉 DDTs 〉 (dieldrin + endrin) 〉 HCB 〉 α-endosulfan. Among all the compounds, γ-HCH had the highest concentration followed by p, p'-DDE. The residual levels of HCH isomers and DDT as well as their metabolites in soil with different fertilization treatments were in the order of γ-HCH 〉β-HCH ≈ α-HCH 〉 δ-HCH and p,p’-DDE 〉 p, p’-DDT 〉 o,p'-DDT 〉 p, p'-DDD ≈ o, p'-DDE, respectively. DDE/DDT ratios ranged from 1.59 ± 0.13 to 3.35± 0.16 and endrin/dieldrin ratios from 1.40 ±0.06 to 9.20± 4.05, both indicating no new occurrence of these pesticides in these soils, while α-HCH/γ-HCH ratios of 0.04 indicated a new input of lindane (almost pure γ-HCH) in the past several years. The farm manure treatments showed lower DDT residues than samples without fertilizer. Also addition of corn straw and farm manure increased soil organic matter content and decreased the soil pH which could retard the degradation of DDT in the soil.展开更多
文摘Pesticides are chemical substances used to eliminate various pests.Currently,more than two million tons of pesticides are used annually in developing and developed countries.One of the chronic diseases associated with pesticide poisoning is diabetes.This review aimed to elucidate the mechanisms of action involved in the development of diabetes after pesticide poisoning.Relevant information was collected between January and May 2024,using databases such as PubMed,Google Academic,and Elsevier.Pesticides reduce the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1)in the intestine,thereby decreasing the release of insulin.Moreover,pesticides are metabolized to acetic acid by intestinal microbiota.This contributes to gluconeogenesis in the liver.In addition,the accumulation of pesticides in adipose tissue affects pancreatic beta-cells(β-cells)through increases in the levels of proinflammatory cytokines and the release of leptin,resulting in insulin resistance and impairments of appetite control and energy balance.These alterations caused by pesticides can contribute to the development of diabetes by affecting many organic systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.21863009 and 22063008)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia(Nos.2023AAC03014,2023AAC03227 and 2022AAC05002)+2 种基金the Young Top-notch Talent Cultivation Program of Ningxiathe Discipline Project of Ningxia(No.NXYLXK2017A04)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723148)。
文摘Developing candidate materials that are equipped with the ability of both selective detection and efficient removal of pesticides is greatly desirable for the environment and public health.However,most of reported materials usually possess single function,which considerably limits their applications as sensors or captures.Herein,two fluorescent composites,ZIF-8@Au Ag NPs and ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs,are prepared by the integration of Au/Ag nanoparticles(M NPs)and a zeolite imidazolate framework(ZIF-8),presenting a more stable fluorescent performance compared with pure Au Ag NPs.The characterizations unravel that ZIF-8@Au Ag NPs exhibits a core shell type structure,whereas ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs are indicative of a dispersed loading type motif.ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs features a significant fluorescent quenching effect for three commonly used dinitroaniline pesticides in aqueous matrices.Then,pendimethalin(PDA)is selected as a representative of dinitroaniline pesticides to thoroughly develop the potential applications in the fields of detection and extraction.Impressively,ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs made of ZIF-8 shell embedded with Au Ag NPs can achieve fluorescence sensing for PDA in a low concentration range with the limit of detection(LOD)of 4.2 nmol/L from aqueous solution and agricultural products,attributed to the combination of competition mechanism and electron transfer.Moreover,ZIF-8-Au Ag NPs possesses high adsorption capacity of125 mg/g for PDA at p H 6,depending on the synergistic effect of unique structural frameworks,coordinative interaction and hydrogen bond.The design for present hybrid composites provides a facile strategy to develop difunctional luminescent adsorbents with the merits of selective detection and effective absorption of dinitroaniline pesticides.
基金the National Key R & D Program of China(No.2023YFD1400400) for supporting the project。
文摘Pyrazole derivatives have made impressive achievements in the discovery of new pesticides,especially novel fungicides,insecticides,and herbicides.The pyrazole ring containing two adjacent nitrogen atoms is an important active fragment,which showed broad-spectrum and efficient biological activities.With the great interest and focus on pyrazoles,it is necessary to keep up-to-date with the latest research progress on pyrazole derivatives in the discovery of new pesticides.Based on this,we reviewed the progress and applications of pyrazole derivatives in the discovery of fungicides,antibacterial agents,insecticides,herbicides,antiviral agents,and nematicides in the past decade,summarized the fungicidal,antibacterial,insecticidal,herbicidal,antiviral,and nematicidal activities of pyrazoles,as well as the synthetic methods of the representative compounds.We also discussed the structure-activity relationship(SAR) and mechanism of action of the active compounds,aiming to provide new clues and ideas for the search of new pyrazole pesticides with high efficiency,low toxicity,and unique mechanism of action.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFD1100203).
文摘Organic amine pesticides(OAPs)are widely used in modern agriculture and these compounds can contaminate drinking water sources in different ways.However,there is a lack of data on the occurrence of OAPs in drinking water and their potential human health risks.In this study,tapwater(TW)and bottledwater(BW)sampleswere collected from eight cities in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration in China,and their OAP levelswere analyzed using high-throughput organic analysis testing coupled with high-volume solid-phase extraction(Hi-throat/Hi-volume SPE techniques).This study is the first to systematically characterize the trace levels of OAPs in drinking water in China.Our findings indicated that the total concentration of OAPs(OAPs)in TW(average 11.06±4.99 ng/L)was 29.4%higher than in BW(average 8.55±3.98 ng/L)and fewer kinds(7)of OAPs were detected in BW.Furthermore,the long-term intake of TW in some areas was linked to carcinogenic risks even at an acceptable OAP range,particularly in males,with molinate being the major contributor(61.3%)to OAP exposure.Further analysis revealed that the occurrence and health risks of OAPs in drinking water were mainly influenced by the quality of water sources and the technologies adopted in drinking water treatment plants(DWTPs).Furthermore,our findings demonstrated that advanced treatment technologies such as nanofiltration could more effectively remove OAPs in raw water(up to 87.5%).Therefore,our findings highlighted the importance of selecting appropriate advanced treatment technologies in DWTPs.
基金supported by Key Research and Development Project of Shandong Province(2021ZDSYS12)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22076086,21777089)+3 种基金Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(ts20190948)Shandong Province Science and Technology Small and Medium Enterprises Innovation Ability Enhancement Project(2023TSGC0689,2023TSGC0055)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021MB086,ZR2023QB035)Jinan City University and Institute Innovation Team Project(2021GXRC061,20228045,202333027)。
文摘Organophosphorus pesticides(OPPs)in foods pose a serious threat to human health,motivating the development of novel analytical methods for their rapid detection and quantification.A magnetic covalent organic framework(M-COF)adsorbent for the magnetic solid-phase extraction(MSPE)of OPPs from foods was reported.M-COF was synthesized by the Schiff base condensation reaction of 1,3,5-tris(4-aminophenyl)benzene and 4,4-biphenyldicarboxaldehyde on the surface of amino-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations showed that adsorption of OPPs onto the surface of M-COF involved hydrophobic effects,van der Waals interactions,π-πinteractions,halogen-N bonding,and hydrogen bonding.Combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS)technology,the MSPE method features low limits of detection for OPPs(0.002-0.015μg/L),good reproducibility(1.45%-6.14%),wide linear detection range(0.01-1μg/L,R≥0.9935),and satisfactory recoveries(87.3%-110.4%).The method was successfully applied for the trace analysis of OPPs in spiked fruit juices.
基金Yunnan Province agricul132 tural basic research joint project(202401BD070001-017)National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFD1401600)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(LY22C140005,LZ23C140002).
文摘RNA interference(RNAi)has emerged as a promising platform for next-generation pesticides,offering high target specificity and environmental safety.In the post-genomic era,rapid advances in insect genomics,delivery systems,and bioinformatics have significantly accelerated the development of RNAi-based pest control strategies.This review summarizes current progress in RNAi mechanism elucidation,target gene selection,and delivery approaches including host-induced gene silencing(HIGS),spray-induced gene silencing(SIGS),and virusinduced gene silencing(VIGS).Key challenges—such as interspecies variability in RNAi efficiency,dsRNA degradation,and off-target effects—are discussed in detail.Machine learning(ML)and genome-wide screening play a critical role in optimizing siRNA design and reducing ecological risks.Commercial products such as Ledprona and MON87411 maize exemplify the practical potential of RNAi-based pesticides.Future success will depend on integrating comparative genomics,ML-based off-target prediction,and ecological risk assessment frameworks to ensure safety and sustainability in applications.
基金Supported by "Twelfth Five-Year" National Technology Support Program(2011BAI-06B01)~~
文摘At present, the excessive application of traditional chemical pesticides, serious pesticide residue pollution and destruction of the ecological balance in China have become important factors affecting the quality and safety of medicinal material. Biological pesticides are rapidly developed due to their characteristics of high efficiency, low toxicity and residue. This study aimed to introduce the specific property of biological pesticides, review the classification of biological pesticides and their application in medicinal plants, analyze the problems in the production and utilization process of biological pesticides, and forecast the developmental prospect.
基金Supported by Project from Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences(16A1133)
文摘[Objective] This study was conducted to select a batch of new high-effi- cient low-toxicity high-selectivity pesticides for the application in tea gardens. [Method] This experiment was designed with 12 treatments including clear water as the CK, in randomized block arrangement, with 4 replications, and each plot had an area of 30 m2. The pesticides were sprayed in the high occurrence period of larvae of tea lesser leafhopper when tea shoots grew vigorously. [Result] In the 11 pesti- cides, 100 g/L bifenthrin EC , 70% imidacloprid WDG and 150 g/L indoxacarb EC were the best pesticides with efficacies above 90%; and in the bio-pesticides, 0.5% azadirachtin SC showed an efficacy over 87.97%. [Conclusions] Among the tested pesticides, 100 g/L bifenthrin EC , 70% imidacloprid WDG and 150 g/L indoxacarb EC could effectively control tea lesser leafhopper during the outbreak of tea lesser leafhopper, and when the occurrence degree of tea lesser leafhopper is below the medium level, environment-friendly 0.5% azadirachtin SC, 0.5% veratrine SC, 0.3% matrine SC and 4.0×10^10 spores/g Beauveria bassiana OD could be selected.
基金Supported by Key Agricultural Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(102102110119)~~
文摘[ Objective ] The paper was to study the effects of several botanical pesticides against two pests in tea plantation. [ Method] Using randomized block de- sign, different concentrations of botanical pesticides were sprayed during the young larvae periods of Ectropis oblique hmpulina Wehrli and peak periods of Empoasca pirisuga, the reduction rate of population and control effects were investigated after spraying for 1,3,7 and 10 d. [ Result] 5% rotenone EC 800 times had the best control effect against E. oblique hmpulina, and 0.5% veratridine soluble liquid 800 times had the best control effect against E. pirisuga. 0. 5% veratridine soluble liquid, 0.2% celangulin EC, 0.3% matrine water agent and 7.5% rotenone EC could be selected as the pesticides for the control of E. oblique hmpulina; 0. 5% veratridine soluble liquid, 0. 2% celangulin EC, 0.3% azadirachtin EC, 0.3% matrine water agent and 7.5% rotenone EC could be selected as the pesticides for the control of E. pirisuga, of which 0. 3% azadiraehtin EC 600 times showed the best durable effect against E. pirisuga with control effect of 100% after spraying for 7 d. [ Conclusion] The results provided basis for application of botanical pesticides in pests control in tea plantation.
基金the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFD1700102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32472608)+3 种基金the Guizhou Provincial Fundation for Excellent Scholars Program(No.GCC[2023]069)the Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Fund Projects(No.Qiankehezhongyindi[2024]007)the Guizhou Province Program of Major Scientific and Technological(No.Qiankehechengguo[2024]zhongda007)the Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Fund Projects(No.Qiankehezhongyindi(2023)001)。
文摘Pyridazine has garnered increasing attention as a privileged scaffold and bioisosterism in drug discovery due to its unique structural characteristics.It can serve as a hydrogen bond acceptor when interacting with receptors due to its two adjacent nitrogen atoms.Upon conversion to pyridazinone,it exhibits the ability to act as both a hydrogen bond acceptor and donor,showcasing its versatility.This inherent flexibility has prompted extensive research exploring its bioactivity in pesticides and pharmaceuticals.In order to promote the development of pyridazine-based pesticides,this review provides a comprehensive summary of advancements for pyridazine-based pesticides on herbicidal(36.9%),insecticidal(26.2%),antifungal and antibacterial(24.6%),plant growth regulatory(10.8%),and antiviral activities(1.5%)from2000 to 2024.It serves as an invaluable reference and source of inspiration for agricultural scientists conducting future research.
基金Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School,and the National Key R&D Program of China,Synthetic Biology Research(2023YFA0913600).
文摘The integration of RNA interference(RNAi)technology with nanotechnology shows significant potential in overcoming the limitations of traditional double-stranded RNA(dsRNA)delivery systems,thereby enabling more efficient dsRNA delivery.Nanoparticles for dsRNA delivery have the potential to enhance the efficiency of RNAi and improve system stability.In this study,we discuss the limitations of conventional RNAi-based biopesticides,systematically introduce common nanoparticle carriers used for RNA pesticide delivery,analyze the interactions between nanoparticles and dsRNA during the delivery,and finally emphasize the overall limitations,associated risks,and challenges in practical applications.
基金Supported by the International S&T Cooperation Program of China(2010DFA32810)~~
文摘Herbal pesticides refer to the active ingredients extracted from herbs which are used for pest and disease control in crops or pure substances isolated from them. They are of great significance for the production of pollution-free agricultural products, as well as for exploiting the abundant plant resources in China for the prevention and control of pests. In this paper, the advantages of herbal pesticides,such as being environment-friendly, diverse patterns of action, safety for higher animals and the natural enemies of pests and making it hard for pests to produce resistance were first stated; then, Chinese herbal medicine resources with antibacterial and insecticidal activities from 49 families and their functions were reviewed, and 19kinds of herbal pesticides that have been developed and applied in China and seven kinds that have been produced on a large scale were also introduced; finally,three issues deserving further exploration during the development and application of herbal pesticides were presented, that is, research in variety selection and cultivation of herbs, and methods for extraction of active ingredients; basic research in the structure identification of herbal active ingredients, and the relationship between plant variety and active ingredients; development of lead compounds based on herbal active ingredients.
基金Project supported by the Outstanding Youth Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key Basic Research Support Foundation (NKBRSF) of China (No. 2002CB410805) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany.
文摘Two procedures were compared for extraction and clean-up of 20organophosphorus and 19 pyrethroid pesticides in sediment to identify the more effective procedurefor groups of pesticides or individual compounds. In Procedure I, methanol/water and n-hexane wereused for extraction, and 1:10 (v/v) dichloromethane in n-hexane and acetone were used as eluents foreluting the analyte through the cartridge, with one evaporating steps on a rotary evaporator andtwo eluting steps on the cartridge. n-hexane/acetone (2:1, v/v) was used for extraction and elutionin Procedure II with one evaporating step on a rotary evaporator and one eluting step on thecartridge. All extractions were performed under an ultrasonic bath and gas chromatography and massspectrometry were utilized for measurements. Procedure II was developed as a rapid, timesaving, lesscostly and safer substitute for Procedure I which was an old method. Procedure II was moreeffective for almost all the organophosphorus pesticides tested and 11of the 19 pyrethroidpesticides, while Procedure I was more appropriate for analysis of 5 pyrethroid pesticides. However,recoveries of most pyrethroid pesticides were fairly low. Thus, further studies should focus onadjustment and formulation of solvents for more efficient extraction and clean-up of pyrethroidpesticides from sediment samples.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC2502800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82171076)the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.2023KJ05-67).
文摘AIM:To investigate the associations between urinary dialkyl phosphate(DAP)metabolites of organophosphorus pesticides(OPPs)exposure and age-related macular degeneration(AMD)risk.METHODS:Participants were drawn from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(NHANES)between 2005 and 2008.Urinary DAP metabolites were used to construct a machine learning(ML)model for AMD prediction.Several interpretability pipelines,including permutation feature importance(PFI),partial dependence plot(PDP),and SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)analyses were employed to analyze the influence from exposure features to prediction outcomes.RESULTS:A total of 1845 participants were included and 137 were diagnosed with AMD.Receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC)analysis evaluated Random Forests(RF)as the best ML model with its optimal predictive performance among eleven models.PFI and SHAP analyses illustrated that DAP metabolites were of significant contribution weights in AMD risk prediction,higher than most of the socio-demographic covariates.Shapley values and waterfall plots of randomly selected AMD individuals emphasized the predictive capacity of ML with high accuracy and sensitivity in each case.The relationships and interactions visualized by graphical plots and supported by statistical measures demonstrated the indispensable impacts from six DAP metabolites to the prediction of AMD risk.CONCLUSION:Urinary DAP metabolites of OPPs exposure are associated with AMD risk and ML algorithms show the excellent generalizability and differentiability in the course of AMD risk prediction.
基金Supported by the Special Program for the Construction of Modern Agricultural Industrial Technological System(CARS-30-bc)~~
文摘Apolygus lucorum(Meyer-Dür.) and Erythroneura apicalis(Nawa) are important pests that affect the quality and the yield of grapevine and cause huge economic losses. This paper focuses on the selection of effective botanical pesticides to control A. lucorum and E. apicalis. This experiment explores the effect of several botanical pesticides for A. lucorum and E. apicalis, including the 0.5% veratrine, the0.6% Oxygen·Lactone agent, the 5% natural pyrethrin, the composite neem pesticide, the rotenone and the composite nicotine. The 0.5% veratrine shows a stable control efficacy, which is higher than 60% in Chengdu, while the composite nicotine shows the highest efficacy against A. lucorum, which is above 70%. In Yinchuan,the 0.5% veratrine shows the highest efficacy, against the first generation adults and the second generation larvae of E. apicalis, while the 5% natural pyrethrin shows 100% control efficacy against E. apicalis in Nanjiang. The 0.5% veratrine and the composite neem could be used as effective pesticides to control A. lucorum and the 5% natural pyrethrin can be used to control E. apicalis. They could be widely used in the production of pollution-free grapes.
基金Supported by Approving on the First Batch of National Modern Agriculture Demonstration District by Ministry of Agriculture([2010]No.22)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(XDJK2016A020)~~
文摘In order to mitigate the occurrence and damage of cowpea whitefly, reduce chemical pesticide consumption, residue and environmental pollution, the methods of forecasting, randomized block design andstatistical analysis were used in field efficacy trials, to study the control effect of cowpea anthracnose by usingchemical pesticides dinotefuran, acetamiprid, pymetrozine, and bio-pesticide avermectin. The results showed that after applying 1.85% avermectin EC 375 g, 20% dinotefuran SP 600 g, 5% acetamiprid WP 600 g, and 25% pymetrozine WP 600 g (control pesticide) per hm2 once every 5-8 days, and 3 times continuously underserious autumn occurrence of greenhouse whitefly, the control efficacy was 90.9%, 97.0%, 88.0%, 93.9%respectively on the 7th day after the pesticides application; 97.4%, 92.1%, 84.2%, 89.4% respectively on the 14th day after the pesticides application; and 95.6%, 86.7%, 82.2%, 84.5%, respectively on the 20th day afterthe pesticides application. The control effects among avermectin, acetamiprid and pymetrozine were not significantly different, while the effects of avermectin and pymetrozine were significantly higher than that of acetamiprid on the 7th day. The control effects among avermectin, dinotefuran and pymetrozine were not significantly different, while significantly higher than that of acetamiprid on the 14th day. The control effect of avermectin was significantly higher than that of dinotefuran, acetamiprid and pymetrozine on the 20th day. Meanwhile, the control effect of avermectin was slightly lower, higher and much higher than that of dinotefuran on the 7th, 14th, 20th day respectively after the treatment. These results indicated that the four pesticides,especiaLly biopesticide avermectin, were ideal pesticides, which could not only be used for controlling cowpea whitefly, but also realize modern, green, organic and ecological agricultural production.
文摘A silicagel fractionation procedure for environmental sample extracts, which separates chlorinated hydrocarbons(CHCs) and organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides into two groups for subsequent instrumental analysis, was developed in this study. This method was achieved by optimizing the fraction cut-off volume of elution and different solvents. Using fully activated silica gel and cut-off CHCs collection after 10 ml 10% dichloromethane (DCM) in n-hexane passing through the column resulted in satisfactory separation of CHCs and organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides. This procedure had a higher reliability for CHCs than for organophosphorus, pyrethroid pesticides, because there is a relatively reliable recovery for CHCs. This approach is less expensive due to reducing sample pre-treatment time and solvent consumption.
基金Supported by the Youth Innovation Fund of Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences(2009QNJJN01)the Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Inner Mongolia(2011CXJJN01)the Application Technology Research and Development Program from Department of Science and Technology of Inner Mongolia(20110516)~~
文摘In this paper, glasshouse experiments were conducted to determine the accumulation, distribution and transformation of DDTs and HCHs by maize under pot culture conditions. The culture soil was spiked with the organic pollutants and samples were collected in different durations. Analysis of the plants at harvest showed that the selected plant varied widely in their ability to remove and translo- cate DDTs and HCHs from the soil, the bioconcentration factor ranged from 0.004 to 0.027 for the shoot and from 0.036 to 0.097 for the roots, and the translocation factors were lower than 0.1 with variation between DDTs and HCHs, but no signifi- cant differences were observed. DDTs appeared to have accumulated by both pas- sive adsorption and active absorption, p,p'-DDT and p,p'-DDE were the major metabolite and the transformation was mediated by reductive dehalogenation, the affinity of the OCPs for lipids is one of the major factors affecting their uptake and translocation within the plants.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program (No. 2009CB421605)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40871218)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Beijing Normal University (No. 2009SD-24)the National Water Pollution and Management Technology Project of China (No. 2009ZX07209-008)
文摘Persistent organochlorine compounds, including hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes (DDTs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analyzed in surface water and sediments from Balyangdian Lake, North China. Total concentrations of HCHs, DDTs and PCBs in surface water were in the range of 3.13-10.60, 4.05-20.59 and 19.46-131.62 ng/L, respectively, and total concentrations of HCHs, DDTs and PCBs in sediments were 1.75-5.70, 0.91-6.48 and 5.96-29.61 ng/g dry weight, respectively. Among the groups of HCHs (sum of α-HCH, β-HCH, y-HCH and 6-HCH) and DDTs (sum of DDT, DDD and DDE), the predominance of β-HCH, DDE and DDD in water and sediment samples was clearly observed. This observation suggested that β-HCH was resistant to biodegradation and the DDTs had been transformed to its metabolites, DDE and DDD. For PCBs, penta-, hexa- and hepta-chlorinated congeners were the most abundant compounds in the both phases. Furthermore, the partitioning of chlorinated compounds between sediment and water was investigated to understand their transport and fates in aquatic ecosystems. The results indicated that average logs of organic carbon-normalized sediment-water partition coefficients (logK∝) for OCPs varied between 3.20 and 5.53, and for PCBs, logK∝ values ranged from 3.19 to 5.57. The observed logK∝ was lower than their equilibrium logK∝ predicted from linear model, which may be attributed to the solubility enhancement effect of colloidal matter in water phase and the disequilibrium between sediment and water.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar (No. 40325001) the National Key Basic Research and Development Program of China (No. 2002CB410805)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK2005220).
文摘Soll samples with three fertilization treatments (no fertilizer, corn straw and farm manure) collected from a Lou soil (Eum-orthic Anthrosol classfied using Chinese Soil Taxonomy) in northwestern China were analysed for residual levels and their characteristics of organochlorine pesticides (α-HCH, β-HCH,γ-HCH, δ-HCH, HCB, o, p'-DDT, p, p'-DDT, o, p'- DDE, p,p'-DDE, p,p'-DDD, α-endosulfan, dieldrin and endrin). Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were detected in all soil samples except δ-HCH and their total concentrations ranged from 159.31 ± 9.00 to 179.77 ± 2.58 ng g^-1 with an order of HCHs 〉 DDTs 〉 (dieldrin + endrin) 〉 HCB 〉 α-endosulfan. Among all the compounds, γ-HCH had the highest concentration followed by p, p'-DDE. The residual levels of HCH isomers and DDT as well as their metabolites in soil with different fertilization treatments were in the order of γ-HCH 〉β-HCH ≈ α-HCH 〉 δ-HCH and p,p’-DDE 〉 p, p’-DDT 〉 o,p'-DDT 〉 p, p'-DDD ≈ o, p'-DDE, respectively. DDE/DDT ratios ranged from 1.59 ± 0.13 to 3.35± 0.16 and endrin/dieldrin ratios from 1.40 ±0.06 to 9.20± 4.05, both indicating no new occurrence of these pesticides in these soils, while α-HCH/γ-HCH ratios of 0.04 indicated a new input of lindane (almost pure γ-HCH) in the past several years. The farm manure treatments showed lower DDT residues than samples without fertilizer. Also addition of corn straw and farm manure increased soil organic matter content and decreased the soil pH which could retard the degradation of DDT in the soil.