{"title":"Occurrence and distribution of persistent organic pollutants in water, sediment and fish from Fierza Lake, Albania: Seasonal assessment using GC-MS/MS.","authors":"Ilirjana Osmani, Arben Haziri, Bledar Murtaj, Aurel Nuro","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2558427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2025.2558427","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to analyze persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in water, sediment and fish samples from Fierza Lake, Albania. Water, sediment and fish samples were collected in December 2023 and May 2024. The samples were analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by using GC-MS/MS. Total PCB concentrations in water, sediment and fish ranged from < MDL to 4.372 ± 0.957 μg/L, < MDL to 4.217 ± 0.968 μg/kg and < MDL to 5.849 ± 0.953 μg/kg, respectively. PAHs in water, sediment and fish samples ranged from < MDL to 0.195 ± 0.061 μg/L, < MDL to 0.203 ± 0.067 μg/kg and < MDL to 0.227 ± 0.072 μg/kg, respectively. OCP concentrations in water, sediment and fish ranged from < MDL to 3.626 ± 1.058 μg/L, < MDL to 3.032 ± 0.724 μg/kg and < MDL to 3.558 ± 1.108 μg/kg, respectively. The highest detected concentrations of PCBs and specific OCPs surpassed the Environmental quality standards established by the European Union's Water-Framework Directive for surface water and aquatic biota. These exceedances indicate potential ecological risks and pose concerns regarding bioaccumulation and human health through the consumption of contaminated fish.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145069677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hematotoxicity and expression of genes involved in hematological malignancies in Mexican children environmentally exposed to benzene.","authors":"Nadia Azenet Pelallo-Martínez, Jesús Magdiel García-Díaz, Jessica Argentina González-Cárdenas, Kelvin Saldaña-Villanueva, Octavio Gaspar-Ramírez","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2553446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2025.2553446","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is growing evidence that environmental benzene exposure is a risk factor for developing some hematological disorders, leukemia included. The aim of this study was to assess the variation in mRNA expression of a regulatory set of hematopoietic genes in children exposed to benzene and hematological parameters. In this study, 67 healthy children between the ages of 3 and 12 voluntarily participated. Trans,trans-muconic acid was analyzed in urine samples using high-performance liquid chromatography, and gene expression of AhR, BCL2, CD38, PTEN, and RUNX1 was assessed in blood samples by RT-qPCR. We observed elevated benzene exposure levels (GM = 326.3 ± 42.3 µg/g creatinine), with 20% of children exceeding the occupational threshold of 500 µg/g creatinine. Additionally, benzene exposure was significantly associated with RUNX1 mRNA expression (<i>r</i> = 0.27, <i>p</i> < 0.05). Our finding show that benzene could contribute to hematopoietic effects developed in highly exposed children. These results highlight the necessity of implementing environmental policies aim at reducing benzene exposure in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144956581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dennis Ricardo Cabral Cruz, Adriano Stephan Nascente, Izabely Vitória Lucas Ferreira, Natasha Ohanny da Costa Monteiro, Gabriella Alves Duarte, Mariana Aguiar Silva, Izaque de Sousa Rocha
{"title":"Soybean productivity and financial viability with rhizobacteria, farming systems, and phosphorus doses.","authors":"Dennis Ricardo Cabral Cruz, Adriano Stephan Nascente, Izabely Vitória Lucas Ferreira, Natasha Ohanny da Costa Monteiro, Gabriella Alves Duarte, Mariana Aguiar Silva, Izaque de Sousa Rocha","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2516855","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2025.2516855","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates sustainable agricultural practices through the integration of multifunctional microorganisms and crop diversification in soybean cultivation. The experiment was conducted at Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, using a 2 × 2 × 4 factorial design with randomized blocks and four replications. The treatments involved the combination of four multifunctional microorganisms (<i>Burkholderia</i> sp. (BRM 32111), <i>Serratia</i> sp. (BRM 63523), <i>Bacillus</i> sp. (BRM 63524), and the control, without microorganisms), two phosphorus levels (50% and 100% of the recommended P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> dose), and two cropping systems (soybean/rice/common beans or soybean/corn/common beans). Soybeans were cultivated in the summer (November-January), rice or corn during the off-season (January-May), and common beans in winter (June-September). The results showed that the use of rhizobacteria BRM 32111 and BRM 63523 resulted in the highest soybean yields, offering the greatest economic returns among the treatments. Additionally, cultivating rice in the off-season, combined with the use of phosphorus-solubilizing rhizobacteria, demonstrated significant potential as a sustainable agricultural practice by reducing chemical fertilizer use and improving crop nutritional efficiency, promoting agroecological sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144317065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rafael Pessoni Pereira Nascimento Borges, Paulo Vinicius da Silva, Elias Silva de Medeiros, Bruna Ferrari Schedenffeldt, Elaine Facco Celin, Caio Haruo Pauluzi Shingu, Lucas Maraus Marostica, Nayane Soares França, Luiz Pedro Lemos Cervo, Munir Mauad, Pedro Antônio Vougodo Salmazo, Patricia Andrea Monquero
{"title":"Mixture of auxinic herbicides for the control of <i>Conyza</i> spp. and its phytotoxic effects on soybean sown in sequence.","authors":"Rafael Pessoni Pereira Nascimento Borges, Paulo Vinicius da Silva, Elias Silva de Medeiros, Bruna Ferrari Schedenffeldt, Elaine Facco Celin, Caio Haruo Pauluzi Shingu, Lucas Maraus Marostica, Nayane Soares França, Luiz Pedro Lemos Cervo, Munir Mauad, Pedro Antônio Vougodo Salmazo, Patricia Andrea Monquero","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2455328","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2455328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The combination of auxin-mimicking herbicides from different chemical groups offers an alternative for controlling fleabane (<i>Conyza</i> spp.) in soybean pre-sowing, but care is needed to avoid phytotoxicity. This study evaluated the effectiveness of auxinic herbicide mixtures in controlling <i>Conyza</i> spp. and their residual effects on soybean plants. A randomized block field experiment tested 13 combinations of auxinic herbicides with glyphosate, followed by glufosinate 14 days after application (DAA). At 42 DAA, all the treatments provided satisfactory control, with triclopyr + halauxifen + diclosulan achieving 100% effectiveness, while the 2,4-D combinations were controlled at 80-90%. Aminopyralid caused the highest phytotoxicity (50-75%), while dicamba caused less than 25% phytotoxicity. Aminopyralid also significantly reduced yield and thousand-grain weight to nearly zero, whereas the other treatments maintained yields of approximately 2,500 kg ha<sup>-1</sup>. These results demonstrate the efficacy of auxinic herbicide combinations for managing <i>Conyza</i> spp., provided that the phytotoxic risks to soybean are carefully managed.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"91-101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143028966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective approach for removing antibiotic residues from wastewater using Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> photocatalyst.","authors":"Minh Viet Nguyen, Phong Nguyen Thanh, Minh Phuong Nguyen, Huong Pham Thi, Nhat Minh Dang","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2459996","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2459996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores the photocatalytic decomposition of antibiotic residues, including tetracycline (TCR) and amoxicillin (AMR), from wastewater using Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> photocatalyst. The characterization findings revealed that Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> exhibited significantly improved light absorption properties and enhanced charge separation efficiency. According to the experimental results, Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> exhibited high degradation efficiencies of 77.6% for TCR and 83.2% for AMR in wastewater samples. It also displayed excellent reusability, with the removal efficiencies of TCR and AMR remaining at 71.3 and 78.8%, respectively, after five cycles. Additionally, the photodegradation of TCR and AMR using Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> is suggested to follow the Z-scheme pathway. The results of this study could be utilized for removing antibiotic pollutants from wastewater, thereby reducing their impact on human health and the environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"121-128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143364804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José Carlos Fernandes Júnior, Maura Gabriela da Silva Brochado, Sergio Barbosa Ferreira Rocha, Kassio Ferreira Mendes
{"title":"Selectivity of herbicides applied in the post-emergence of industrial hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.).","authors":"José Carlos Fernandes Júnior, Maura Gabriela da Silva Brochado, Sergio Barbosa Ferreira Rocha, Kassio Ferreira Mendes","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2475647","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2475647","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study was to evaluate the selectivity of four post-emergence herbicides in the cultivation of industrial hemp. Hemp was grown in 3.5 L pots with inert substrate in the absence of weeds throughout the crop cycle. The experimental design adopted was a randomized, complete block design with five treatments and four replications. The herbicides atrazine (2.500 g a.i./ha), clethodim (96 g a.i./ha), fomesafen (250 g a.i./ha), and nicosulfuron (54 g a.i./ha) were applied when the plants were approximately 35 days after cutting. Visual assessments of herbicide-induced injury symptoms were conducted, along with measurements of the number of leaves, plant height, stem diameter, and total aerial part dry mass. When nicosulfuron was applied after emergence, it caused 60.0% damage 21 days after application (DAA), which changed the number of leaves, height, stem diameter, and total aerial part dry mass of hemp plants in a big way. Fomesafen caused 42.5% injury at 5 DAA, and atrazine caused 42.5% injury at 21 DAA, which may compromise the final yield. Therefore, it is recommended to use only clethodim, a selective herbicide for broadleaf plants such as hemp, as it did not cause significant injuries during the evaluation period.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"148-160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143585938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chenxi Zhang, Jingyi Wang, Sile Liu, Yue Han, Jinyu Wang, Hailong Wang
{"title":"Construction of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> heterojunction and photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics and mechanism analysis.","authors":"Chenxi Zhang, Jingyi Wang, Sile Liu, Yue Han, Jinyu Wang, Hailong Wang","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2455303","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2455303","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The widespread use of antibiotics has led to significant water pollution. Photocatalysis can effectively degrade antibiotics, but the performance is greatly limited by the photogenerated carrier recombination in the photocatalytic material g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub>. Constructing heterojunctions can enhance interfacial charge transfer, leading to more stable and efficient photocatalysis. This study synthesized a Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> heterojunction using the solvothermal method. The Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism facilitated efficient separation of photogenerated carriers, preserving photoelectrons and holes with high redox activity. This process generated a substantial amount of highly reactive free radicals such as ·O<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup> and ·OH, enabling the efficient degradation of tetracycline (TC). Under the optimal conditions of initial concentration of TC was 200 mg/L, the quality ratio of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>5</sub> was 1:2, the catalyst dosage was 50 mg and pH = 7.0, the TC degradation rate reached 92.46% within 60 min of visible light irradiation. The photocatalytic activity's enhancement was attributed to broad spectral absorption and effective photogenerated carrier separation. Furthermore, the photocatalytic performance can be affected by the presence of inorganic salt ions such as HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> and CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2</sup><sup>-</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"79-90"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143028964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An approach for the treatment of chlorpyrifos and atrazine pesticides using graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst.","authors":"Thi Thu Hien Chu, Tuan B H Nguyen, Pham Thi Huong","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2491190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2025.2491190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated an effective approach for the removal of chlorpyrifos (Chp) and atrazine (Atz) pesticides using graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst (g-CN). Experimental results showed that under solar light, g-CN was able to remove 82.4% of Chp and 73.6% of Atz at an initial concentration of 10 mg L<sup>-1</sup>. It also exhibited that the total organic carbon removal efficiency was 95.3% for Chp and 84.7% for Atz after 150 min. Besides, the removal of Chp and Atz is more effective under solar light, with a degradation efficiency of around 10% higher than that of visible light. The characterization results confirmed the high purity of the g-CN photocatalyst and its strong UV light absorption ability, with some extension into the visible region. In addition, recent methods used for the removal of Chp and Atz were discussed and evaluated. It showed that the photocatalytic process is the most widely used method for removing Chp and Atz compared to other techniques. However, the development of suitable photocatalytic materials based on g-CN should be further explored to enhance their efficiency under visible light.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":"60 5","pages":"200-207"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143988232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucas Barbosa, João Paulo Bernardi Ferreira, Lucas Renan da Fonseca, Patricia Andrea Monquero, Victor Augusto Forti, Andreia Cristina Silva Hirata
{"title":"Phytotoxic effects of leaf extract of <i>Esenbeckia leiocarpa</i> Engl. on germination and initial development of weeds.","authors":"Lucas Barbosa, João Paulo Bernardi Ferreira, Lucas Renan da Fonseca, Patricia Andrea Monquero, Victor Augusto Forti, Andreia Cristina Silva Hirata","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2477852","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2477852","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bioherbicides, including plant extracts, allelochemicals, and microbial agents, offer sustainable alternatives for weed control in agriculture. In Brazil, the native tree <i>Esenbeckia leiocarpa</i> (guarantã) shows potential phytotoxic effects in weeds species. This study evaluates aqueous extracts from its aerial parts as a substitute for herbicides, focusing on their impact on weed germination and initial growth. The experiment used a completely randomized 7 × 4 factorial design with seven extract concentrations (0, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, and 100%) and four weed species (<i>Amaranthus hybridus</i>, <i>Bidens pilosa</i>, <i>Euphorbia heterophylla</i>, and <i>Digitaria insularis</i>), with four replicates per treatment. Germination and germination speed index dropped significantly even at 5%, nearly ceasing at 20% or higher. The results indicate a non-linear dose-response relationship, suggesting that increasing the extract concentration beyond 20% does not result in a proportional reduction in germination. Pre-germinated seeds showed reduced radicle length and fresh mass from 5%, with <i>E. heterophylla</i> least affected and <i>D. insularis</i> most sensitive. Phytotoxic effects increased with concentration, except for <i>D. insularis</i>, where phytotoxicity stabilized (90% phytotoxicity) at concentrations above 20%. When applied to leaves, phytotoxicity was minimal, ranging from 5 to 10%, and had negligible effect on reducing fresh mass. The findings indicate that the response to <i>E. leiocarpa</i> leaf extract varies among the weed species evaluated, primarily affecting germination with minimal impact when applied to leaves. Thus, <i>E. leiocarpa</i> demonstrates potential as a bioherbicide for pre-emergent applications against the species studied.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"170-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143677087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ho Le Thi, Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, Nguyen Gia Huy, Nguyen Thi Ngan, Nguyen The Cuong
{"title":"Laboratory assessment of <i>Lantana camara</i> L. extracts for selective inhibition of rice weeds: phytotoxicity, crop response, and phenolic composition.","authors":"Ho Le Thi, Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, Nguyen Gia Huy, Nguyen Thi Ngan, Nguyen The Cuong","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2494190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2025.2494190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Weeds significantly reduce rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) yield and grain quality, highlighting the need for sustainable weed management strategies. This study evaluated the bioherbicidal potential of methanolic extracts from <i>Lantana camara</i> L. (LC) against dominant rice field weeds <i>Echinochloa crus-galli</i> (BY), <i>Leptochloa chinensis</i> (RS), and <i>Fimbristylis miliacea</i> (GF), and examined the recovery responses of rice varieties OM18 and OM5451. At 0.48 g/mL, LC extract markedly suppressed shoot and root growth in RS, and GF, with root inhibition reaching 95.14-100%. BY was less sensitive, especially in shoot growth (24.21% inhibition). Interestingly, low concentrations (0.01-0.06 g/mL) promoted early rice growth, suggesting hormetic stimulation. IC<sub>90</sub> values confirmed differential sensitivity: GF was most susceptible (0.129 g/mL), while BY was highly resistant (2.658 g/mL). OM5451 showed greater recovery after 168 h. HPLC analysis identified major phenolic compounds as veratric acid (5.605 µg/mL), <i>p</i>-coumaric acid (1.533 µg/mL), vanillic, salicylic, and gallic acids likely contributing to LC's phytotoxicity. While the findings underscore that LC may be potent as a selective natural herbicide, this laboratory-based study remains exploratory. Field-scale validation, ecological impact assessments, and formulation refinement are essential next steps. Nevertheless, this work highlights LC's dual role, as both an invasive species and a possible bioresource for eco-friendly weed control.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":"60 5","pages":"208-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144026686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}