Pesticide Inhalation Exposure of Applicators and Bystanders Using Conventional and Innovative Cropping Systems in the Valencian Region, Spain
Por:
Fuentes, E, Lopez, A, Ibanez, M, Yusa, V, Munoz, A, Vera, T, Borras, E, Calvete-Sogo, H and Coscolla, C
Publicada:
1 may 2021
Resumen:
This paper provides scientific results from a European LIFE project carried out in the Valencian region of Spain during the 2017 to 2018 time frame. In 2018, more than 60,000 tons of pesticides were commercialized in Spain, with approximately 15% destined for Valencian crops. In order to improve the air quality in the agricultural areas of this region, an innovative cropping system based on irrigation was developed and compared to conventional treatments based on hand-spray and turbo application. After applying conventional treatments to five types of crops (citrus, persimmon, nectarine, watermelon, and other stone fruits), a total of 13 active substances were detected in the air. The same active substances were applied to crops using the novel irrigation system, and no pesticide was detected in the air. Moreover, applicator and bystander populations in the region were assessed for their risk of inhalation exposure to pesticides, and no risk was found when either of the techniques, the innovative and the conventional agricultural one, were applied.
Filiaciones:
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FISA BIO Publ Hlth, Fdn Promot Hlth & Biomed Res Valencia Reg, 21 Ave Catalunya, Valencia 46020, Spain
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FISA BIO Publ Hlth, Fdn Promot Hlth & Biomed Res Valencia Reg, 21 Ave Catalunya, Valencia 46020, Spain
Ibanez, M:
Univ Jaume 1, Res Inst Pesticides & Water, Environm & Publ Hlth Analyt Chem, S-N Avda Sos Baynat, Castellon de La Plana 12071, Castello, Spain
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FISA BIO Publ Hlth, Fdn Promot Hlth & Biomed Res Valencia Reg, 21 Ave Catalunya, Valencia 46020, Spain
Publ Hlth Lab Valencia, 21 Ave Catalunya, Valencia 46020, Spain
Univ Valencia, Analyt Chem Dept, Edifici Jeroni Munoz,Carrer Dr Moliner 50, Burjassot 46100, Spain
Munoz, A:
Inst Univ UMH CEAM, C Charles Darwin 14,Parque Tecnol, Valencia 46980, Spain
Vera, T:
Inst Univ UMH CEAM, C Charles Darwin 14,Parque Tecnol, Valencia 46980, Spain
Borras, E:
Inst Univ UMH CEAM, C Charles Darwin 14,Parque Tecnol, Valencia 46980, Spain
Calvete-Sogo, H:
Inst Univ UMH CEAM, C Charles Darwin 14,Parque Tecnol, Valencia 46980, Spain
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FISA BIO Publ Hlth, Fdn Promot Hlth & Biomed Res Valencia Reg, 21 Ave Catalunya, Valencia 46020, Spain
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