Herbicides in Use: Current Status and Perspectives in the Different Biogeographic Regions of Europe

Synowiec, Agnieszka and Czekaj, Marta and Verdeguer, Mercedes and De Barreda, Diego G. and Campillo-Cora, Claudia and Vieites-Álvarez, Yedra and López-González, David and Sánchez-Moreiras, Adela M. and Fernández-Calviño, David and Nocito, Fabio F. and Ragonezi, Carla and Almeida Pinheiro de Carvalho, Miguel A. and Sutri, Merit and Shanskiy, Merrit and Eddudóttir, Sigrún Dögg and Fedoniuk, Tatiana P. and Vityi, Andrea and Bürgener, Ursula and Piron, Liliana and Gidea, Mihai and Espinosa Escrig, Francisco and Beker Akbulut, Gülçin and Morugán Coronado, Alicia and Valiño, Esther and Araniti, Fabrizio (2025) Herbicides in Use: Current Status and Perspectives in the Different Biogeographic Regions of Europe. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, 73 (36). pp. 22089-22109. ISSN 0021-8561

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Abstract

This review examines the use of herbicides across Europe's biogeographical regions, focusing on their historical development, regulatory framework, and environmental impacts. Since the 20th century, the use of herbicides has significantly increased agricultural productivity. However, the continuous use of herbicides with the same mode of action can lead to the development of resistant weeds, especially when low-diversity weed management strategies are employed. The European Union has established a strict approval process for herbicidal substances to safeguard environmental and human health. Consequently, the number of authorized active ingredients has declined due to concerns over their adverse effects. This review highlights the need for new sustainable tools for weed control and advocates reassessing Europe's dependence on chemical herbicides, encouraging integrated weed management approaches and policies that balance productivity with environmental protection for a sustainable agricultural future.

Tudományterület / tudományág

engineering and technology > bio-, environmental- and chemical engineering
natural sciences > environmental science

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Soproni Egyetem

Item Type:	Article
SWORD Depositor:	Teszt Sword
Depositing User:	Csaba Horváth
Identification Number:	MTMT:36329371
Date Deposited:	18 Sep 2025 10:38
Last Modified:	18 Sep 2025 10:38
URI:	http://publicatio.uni-sopron.hu/id/eprint/3739

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