The major problems in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production are insect pests and pathogenic fungi. Hence, the pesticides are often used for crop protection. Continuous and indiscriminate use of these pesticides causes a major risk of soil health. Groundnut, the most important oil seed crop of India. Entry of pesticides in soils due to the agricultural practices may disturb a delicate balance of native microflora, thereby affecting recycling of nutrients and soil fertility. Studies on the interactions between pesticides and microorganisms could be very useful to minimize the hazardous...