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Original Articles

An environmentalists's view of pest management and the green revolution

Pages 228-230 | Published online: 13 Nov 2008
 

Abstract

Environmentalists are concerned about several problems of Third World pest management. Human intoxications, poisoning of wildlife and residues result from indiscriminant use of pesticides. Use of Green Revolution technologies have exacerbated social inequities, led to increase reliance on monocultures, destroyed genetic resources and led to environmental degradation. A conceptual turnaround is required. Necessary components of a sustainable agriculture are discussed.

Resumen

Los ecólogos sienten preocupación por los diversos problemas de manejo de plagas en el Tercer Mundo. Las intoxicaciones humanas, el envenenamiento de la fauna y residuos son consecuencias del uso indiscriminado de pesticidas. El uso de las tecnologías de la Revolución Verde ha exacerbado las injusticias sociales, incrementando la dependencia en monocultivos, destruido recursos genéticos y ha conducido a una degradación ambiental. Se requiere de un cambio conceptual para poner en práctica una agricultura sostenida.

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