The plantations have been using Glycine, a highly poisonous weedicide, for destroying the weeds. The studies show that 72 types of plants are under the threat of total extinction due to the use of the weedicide. “The rampant use of the weedicide adversity affects the soil quality, killing the earthworms, and other useful bacteria. The empty bottles and covers of the highly poisonous weedicide are being dumped carelessly in the area, he adds. The Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishat demanded immediate action to stop the use of weedicide to protect the environment and the human beings.

Source: The Hindu October 24, 2016 00:00 UTC