Assessing the ecotoxicological effects of pesticides on non-target plant species.

Over the past two decades, pesticide use has increased globally, with over 91% of crops in the EU being treated. While pesticides improve crop yields, they also pose environmental risks. They can affect non-target plants by inhibiting germination, suppressing growth, and impairing photosynthesis.

Collembola growth in heavy metal-contaminated soils.

Collembola play a key role in soil ecosystems by decomposing organic matter. Most of them inhabit the upper layers of the soil and are susceptible to contamination present in the pore water. These arthropods serve as model organisms in ecotoxicology for short and long-term exposure.