The use of pesticides in agriculture is increasing at a rapid pace to maintain plant health and increase agricultural productivity. An important aspect of the pesticide interactions in the soil- plant system is their effect on different soil microbial processes or functions that influences growth and nutrient uptake of crop plants. However, meager information is available on how the microbial responses to pesticides are reflected on plant growth and N uptake. Synthetic pyrethroids are commercially successful group of pesticides because of their desirable environmental properties...