The use of chemicals in agricultural activities is linked to changes in soil chemical properties. These can alter the soil environmental conditions, with the possibility of affecting the soil-dwelling organisms. However, little is known on the influences of herbicide application on the microbial life.
Dear Peter Bolo,
The answer is Yes.
Please have a look at this ResearchGate link and PDF attachments.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223688980_Impact_of_Pesticides_on_Soil_Microbial_Diversity_Enzymes_and_Biochemical_Reactions
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Absolutely. Let me give the reverse experience. After stopping the use of chemical pesticides, we have seen a sharp improvement is soil health and microbial activity and even in the health of the farmers.
Dear Peter,
Please also have a look at this link and PDF attachments.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-20589-6
Good luck!
Definitely. There Really a lot of classical examples like those cited by other colleagues.
Hi Imran,
Thanks a lot. However, I have not found the article. Could you kindly give the full reference? Thanks once more
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