Optimization of a QuEChERS Based Analytical method for the Determination of Organophosphorus and Synthetic Pyrethroid Pesticide Residues in Betel Leaf

Author(s):  
M. D. H. Prodhan ◽  
Marina Afroze ◽  
Afroza Begum ◽  
M. S. Ahmed ◽  
D. Sarker
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Mohammad Dalower Hossain Prodhan ◽  
Md. Sultan Ahmed ◽  
Nirmal Kumar Dutta ◽  
Debasish Sarker ◽  
Syed Nurul Alam

1999 ◽  
Vol 833 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso Di Muccio ◽  
Patrizia Pelosi ◽  
Danilo Attard Barbini ◽  
Tiziana Generali ◽  
Silvana Girolimetti ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. M. Mahugija ◽  
Farhat A. Khamis ◽  
Esther H. J. Lugwisha

This study investigated the levels of pesticides and metabolites in vegetables from major markets in Dar es Salaam city, Tanzania. Samples of fresh cabbage, spinach, and onions from the markets were analysed for pesticide residues. Extraction was performed using acetone followed by dichloromethane : cyclohexane mixture and the extracts were cleaned up using Florisil. The compounds were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Pesticides and metabolites were detected in 72.2% of the samples. The detected pesticide residues and their highest mean concentrations were p,p′-DDT 4.00 × 10−3 mg/kg, p,p′-DDD 6.40 × 10−1 mg/kg, o,p′-DDD 1.00 × 10−2 mg/kg, α-endosulfan 6.00 × 10−1 mg/kg, β-endosulfan 2.10 × 10−1 mg/kg, chlorpyrifos 3.00 mg/kg, and cypermethrin 4.00 × 10−2 mg/kg. The most frequently detected compounds were p,p′-DDD and chlorpyrifos. The order of contamination was spinach > cabbage > onions. Generally, there were no significant variations in concentrations of pesticide residues among samples and sampling sites, which indicated similarities in contamination patterns. The concentrations of contaminants were above the maximum residue limits (MRLs) in 33.3–50% of the samples. The findings indicated risks and concerns for public health.


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