Scenario of Pesticide Pollution and Toxicity in Rajasthan - A Review Article

The basic aim of application pesticide to enhanced crop productivity and reduction of pest borne diseases in agriculture areas. But when pesticide released into the environment they degrade and move through the hydrologic system to surface water and ground water which supports aquatic life and related food chain and is also used for drinking water, irrigation, recreation and many more purpose. According to data survey in Rajasthan wide range of issues associated with agrochemicals used to grow crops, vegetable and fruits because of increasing MRL values of pesticide residues. This paper highlights many of the cases where different pesticides have been detected exceeding their respective MRL values. Examples of problems associated with them they can cause diseases like cancer, kidney, endocrine disrupting, and acute poisoning. This shows how easily these harmful substances are available in the market. This review article on pesticide deals with the reports on pollution and toxicity cases throughout Rajasthan.