Agrochemicals in Costa Rica’s pineapple industry: A review of environmental and human health impacts
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| Authors: | , |
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Status: | Versión publicada |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Description: | This article focuses on the environmental and human health impacts of agrochemicals used in the production of pineapples (Ananas comosus) in Costa Rica. The pineapple production process involves several stages from cultivation to packing. Different types of inputs, such as agrochemicals, machinery, fuels, electricity, and water are known to be used along this production process. While the climate impacts and solid agricultural waste management of pineapple production in Costa Rica have recently been studied, the environmental and human health impacts of agrochemicals in the production process remain underexplored. We address this gap by reviewing articles and reports from academic databases, scientific journals, government reports, and reputable organizations. The review is organized around the key themes of pesticide residue contamination, environmental impact, human health implications, and societal response. It identifies risks to non-target organisms, ecosystems, and human health from pineapple production across different regions in Costa Rica. The findings are discussed in the context of other pineapple-producing countries globally to highlight potential leverage points to make pineapple production in Costa Rica more sustainable and support human health. Hereby, this study provides an up-to-date insightful analysis of the implications of chemical pollution in Costa Rican pineapple production industry. The findings underscore the importance of adopting more sustainable practices to mitigate environmental and health risks associated with this economically crucial agricultural industry. Moreover, a better understanding of the complex dynamics between agricultural practices, environmental sustainability, and public health is imperative to develop and implement adequate policy measures. As of now, there is insufficient systematic data and knowledge on the application of chemical substances along the pineapple production chain, which has to be addressed in the near future. |
| Country: | Portal de Revistas UTN |
| Institution: | Universidad Técnica Nacional |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UTN |
| Language: | Inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.utn.ac.cr:article/758 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.utn.ac.cr/index.php/arje/article/view/758 |
| Keyword: | Contamination Environmental Impact Human Health Pesticides Pineapple Cultivation Contaminación Cultivo de Piña Impacto Ambiental Plaguicidas Salud Humana contaminación cultivo de piña impacto ambiental plaguicidas salud humana Contaminação Cultivo de Abacaxi Pesticidas Saúde Humana contaminação cultivo de abacaxi pesticidas saúde humana |