Pesticides usage in cultivated crops has the benefit of yield increase, especially when such
pesticides control insect pests, weeds and diseases. However, the bane of toxic residues in …

Fresh cucumbers were procured from markets around Lake Victoria region in Uganda to
ascertain levels of pesticide residues. A gas chromatograph coupled with electron capture …

This study investigated the levels of pesticide residues in selected fruits from major markets
in Dar es Salaam city. Samples of tomatoes and watermelons were analysed for eighteen …

Synthetic chemical pesticides have been globally used to suppress yield loss attributable to
pest attack on crop-plants and human exposure to these chemicals has largely been …

The indiscriminate use of pesticides in vegetables farming may leave residues in food which
may cause poisoning to human. A method was developed for the determination of some …

Pesticides are widely used for preventing crop losses due to pest attack. In Bangladesh,
food safety and health of farmers are being compromised as a result of poor regulation …

The study investigated levels of organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide residues
in three fruit (orange, apple and lime) and three vegetable (cabbage, lettuce and cucumber) …

Aim: This study examined pesticide residue levels in three fresh fruit varieties commonly
consumed in Lagos state, Nigeria. Study Design: The fruits (apple, watermelon and sweet …

Watermelon (Citrulus lanatus) samples were freshly harvested from the Mashangwari,
Katakamand Krigasawaagricultural locations in Gashua, Bade Local Government Area …

Hamedan is one of the pioneer provinces of Iran in the cultivation of green-house grown
crops, especially cucumber. Frequent pesticide applications to control the pests in …