11/09/2025
π New Research Published! π
We are delighted to share that our latest article has been published in Springer Nature β Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences:
π βQSAR, q-RASAR and intelligent consensus-based predictions of agrochemicals for Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) phytotoxicity: risk assessment, food safety and sustainabilityβ
π Read here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13530-025-00274-8
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About the Study:
Tomatoes are one of the most consumed vegetables worldwide but are highly prone to pesticide residues. Traditional toxicity testing is costly and animal-dependent. In this study, we applied computational approaches (QSAR & q-RASAR) with Intelligent Consensus Prediction (ICP) to:
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Predict phytotoxicity of agrochemicals in tomatoes
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Classify toxic vs. non-toxic compounds
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Screen >2,300 unknown chemicals from global databases
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Support sustainable, animal-free food safety and risk assessment
π Why it matters:
Our work contributes to safer agrochemicals, reduced environmental risks, and supports global goals of food security and sustainability.
π©βπ¬ Research Team:
Surbhi Jyoti | Souranava Jana | Anjali Murmu | Balaji Wamanrao Matore | Dr. Jagadish Singh | Dr. Partha Pratim Roy
π Conducted at the Laboratory of Drug Discovery and Ecotoxicology, Department of Pharmacy, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, India
π Congratulations to the entire team!