The development of synthetic pesticides gained momentum in the 1930s and 1940s with the discovery of DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane). Initially hailed as a groundbreaking solution to combat insect-borne diseases like malaria, DDT and other synthetic pesticides soon found widespread use in agriculture. The post-World War II era marked a surge in the production and application of these chemicals, contributing to the Green Revolution. This period witnessed a significant increase in crop yields, helping to feed growing global populations.
Author(s) Details:
Theeranat Suwanaruang,
Faculty of Science and Health Technology, Kalasin University, Thailand.