Factors affecting pesticide degradation in agricultural soil

Current Chemistry Letters 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mohamed R. Fouad, Ibrahim A. Hamed, Mohammed Bouachrıne, Esraa E. Ammar, Muhammad Sohail, Mohammed E. Gad, Marwa Alaqarbeh, Nagwa M. A. Al-Nagar, Mostafa A. A. Mohamed, Mohamed Anouar Harrad, Ghada G. El-Bana, Amine El Maraghi
+6 more Ahmed Abdou O. Abeed, Mokhtar A. A. M. Gabriel, Ibrahim S. Ibrahim, Ehab E. Korrat, Hesham M. Gaber, Basant Farag
DOI: 10.5267/j.ccl.2026.5.005
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Pesticides are extensively used in agriculture to protect crops from pests and diseases, but their persistence in soil can pose environmental and health hazards. Sustainable pest control and environmental preservation depend on an understanding of the variables that affect pesticide degradation. This study synthesizes current knowledge on the biotic and abiotic factors impacting pesticide degradation in agricultural soils. Key determinants include soil physicochemical parameters such as pH, texture, and organic matter, ambient conditions including temperature, moisture, and light, as well as biological activity and farming practices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety Insect and Pesticide Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Current Chemistry Letters
Publisher
Growing Science
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
513–532
Publication date
1 January 2026