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Research Paper | Biological Sciences | Turkey | Volume 8 Issue 1, January 2019

Pesticide Pollution and their Adverse Effects on Aquatic Ecosystems

Arnc Tulgar

Abstract: Pesticides are used in agricultural and and industrial activities to remove or deactivate the harmfull organisms. Thus, it is planned to raise quality and efficiency in production. However, even though they were successful in fighting pests, they are also a great pollution sources depending on their contamination risks to environment and due to their bioaccumulation potential to non-targeted organisms. In the work of this review article, its presented a detailed research on topics such as; pesticide definition, classification and history and for this purpose, different studies have been given in Turkey and in the World. In this context, it is intended to inform relevant persons and organizations.

Keywords: Pesticides, pollution, pesticide classification, harmfull organisms

Edition: Volume 8 Issue 1, January 2019,

Pages: 1287 - 1292

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