Innovative alternatives for reducing harmful effects of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in Oman

1. Purpose

1.1. We will look for short and long term effects Also we will liaise with the government to reduce the use of these harmful and dangerous materials and find alternatives for it.

2. Questions

2.1. How does excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides cause eutrophication?

2.2. What are appropriate & effective solutions to reduce using fertilizers & pesticides in Oman?

2.3. What are the effects of using fertilizers & pesticides on humans & the local environment?

2.4. What should the government do to reduce using fertilizers & pesticides in Oman?

2.5. What are the economic impacts resulting from the reduction in the use of fertilizers & pesticides in Oman?

3. Project Information

3.1. We are a team of environmental experts who are discussing and finding solutions to a problem that is steadily increasing.

4. Timeline

4.1. 9th-24th April 2013

4.1.1. Research from books and internet and have interviews with professors

4.1.2. Collect all information

4.1.3. Edit info and prepare for presentation

4.2. 4th of May (present the project)

5. Research Steps

5.1. we are going to ask a lab chemist who works at Oman India Fertilizer Company.

5.2. we will have an interview with professors in the college of Agriculture and Marine Science.

5.3. we will search for other resources like books, magazines and internet to answer about the techniques reducing harmful effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in Oman.

5.4. we will have a recheck in the internet to make sure that the information we have is true.

6. Actions

6.1. Solution

6.1.1. Gather information from various people who have experience about the topic, search more books in libraries, surf the internet.

6.1.2. Problems

6.1.2.1. Unable to find enough information that helps our research

6.1.2.2. Unable to find people that work in the fields that are related to our research problem.

6.1.3. Ask our friends if they know anyone related to this topic or even search in our university for professors who are specialized in these fields.