Effects of pesticide application on soil bacteria community structure in a cabbage-based agroecosystem in Ghana.

Modern sustainable agriculture often relies on pesticide application, which may unintentionally affect non-target soil microorganisms. This study assessed the effects of commonly used pesticides in cabbage cultivation on bacteria diversity, composition, and abundance in soils from some farming communities in Bosome Freho District, Ghana. The pesticides included a neonicotinoid (acetamiprid), microbial agents (Pieris rapae granulosis virus+ Bacillus thuringiensis), avermectin (emamectin benzoate), and pyrrole (chlorfenapyr).