Authors : Monika J. Gajbhiye and Prabhakar Bhandari
Page Nos : 136-139
Description :
The production and use of pesticides in India is increasing exponentially. The waste produced by the pesticide industry has turned into an environmental. Issue due to the current limitations and inefficiencies of waste treatment method, such as physico-chemical and biological approaches. Human use and abuse of drugs, pesticides and petrochemicals destroys nature, as they persist as such or in the form of their toxic metabolites. Based on Ayurveda, Cow Dung is an effective bio-treatment method. Therefore, using readily available dung in the form of slurry or after composting in rural areas can serve as a viable solution for bioremediation of harmful pollutants. This review shows the anti-Pesticidal effects of cow dung microbial consortium.
