Abstract

ANALYSIS OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN VEGETABLES IN VIJAYAPUR, KARNATAKA INDIA

U.S.Pujeri, A.S.Pujar, S.C.Hiremath, K.G.Pujari and M.S.Yadawe*

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to investigate pesticide residues in vegetables in Vijayapur market. A study conducted to analyze 40 residues in locally sold vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage. The vegetable samples of cabbage and cauliflower were collected from local market, Vijayapur, Karnataka. For this purpose, a total of 25 samples of each were analyzed by GCMS/MS. Three (12%) out of 25 samples, contained residues of Chlorpyrifos ethyl (MRL value = 0.05, 0.068, 0.093and 0.11mg kg-1 )in cauliflower and two (8%) out of 25 samples, contained residues of Confidor (MRL value = 0.046 and 0.079mg kg-1 )in cabbage above MRL values. In view of their potential toxic and persistent nature, there is a pressing need for their control and monitoring in the environment.

Keywords: GCMS/MS, Vegetables, MRL, Vegetables, Vijayapur etc