Biological monitoring is the evaluating changes in the environment using the biological
responses with the intent of using such information in quality control of the ecosystem …

Current cultivation of vegetables to meet food security standards requires the use of
pesticides which reduce losses from pests and diseases. A cross-sectional survey for …

Passive sampling techniques can improve the discovery of low concentrations by
continuous collecting the contaminants, which usually go undetected with classic and once …

The present study was conducted to assess the levels of selected organochlorine pesticide
(OCP) residues in water, sediments and Nile tilapia, as well as the potential health risks to …

Amaranth (Amaranthus L.) species are grown for their grain or leaves and contribute to
farmers' livelihoods and nutritional food security. Leafy amaranth (LA) is consumed widely …

Regular monitoring of pesticide residues in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) is important to
ensure a low risk of pesticide toxicity to consumers. An efficient, modified quick easy cheap …

This study evaluated 403 farmers from the open field and greenhouse farms in Mwea
Irrigation Scheme on the types and classification of pesticides used to control pests and …

Product upgrading is the most viable solution for small holder farmers to increase their
income and capture more of the value of their product in the value chain. This paper was …

Tomato consumed worldwide for its vitamins and bioactive elements can harbor postharvest
bacteria and pesticide residues. A cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured …

Leafy Amaranthus is an important food crop due to its high nutritional value, healthy benefits
and improvement of farmers' livelihoods mostly in Sub-Sahara Africa. The green peach …