Pesticides use in cocoa sector in Cameroon: characterization of supply source, nature of actives ingredients, fashion and reasons for their utilization [PDF]
, 2014 The chemical control is the widely control method applied in Cameroon for pests and diseases by all the cocoa producers without technical suitable assistance by the State as before 1980'S. However, it is known that farmers have less knowledge on the good
Amang a Mbang, Joseph +10 more
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Liquid–liquid chromatography as a promising technology in the separation of food compounds
, 2023 eFood, Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2023.
Łukasz Kulinowski +2 more
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Atmosphere, 2023 This study investigates the presence and concentrations of emerging and persistent contaminants (EPCs) in rainwater and throughfall water collected from urban areas and agricultural lands in northern Thailand.
Theodora H.Y. Lee +3 more
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Evaluation of pesticide residues in vegetables from Mekong, Delta, Vietnam using LC-MS/MS [PDF]
, 2022 Purpose: To assess the levels of pesticide residues in commonly used vegetables in Vietnam as a reference for future monitoring. Methods: A total of 180 samples of six different fresh vegetables including watercress, mustard green, choy sum, daikon, okra,
Duong, Tuyet-Ngan +5 more
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Structure-Based Investigation on the Binding and Activation of Typical Pesticides With Thyroid Receptor [PDF]
, 2017 A broad range of pesticides have been reported to interfere with the normal function of the thyroid endocrine system. However, the precise mechanism(s) of action has not yet been thoroughly elucidated. In this study, 21 pesticides were assessed for their
Han, Jian +6 more
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High lethality and minimal variation after acute self-poisoning with carbamate insecticides in Sri Lanka - implications for global suicide prevention [PDF]
, 2016 Highly hazardous organophosphorus (OP) insecticides are responsible for most pesticide poisoning deaths. As they are removed from agricultural practice, they are often replaced by carbamate insecticides of perceived lower toxicity.
Ahmed Mostafa +10 more
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Journal of Wetlands Environmental Management, 2017 Peatlands become one of the potential resources that could be developed as an area of rice farming to improve national food security. Agricultural cultivation in peatlands, if not managed well, will contribute to environmental destruction and land ...
Maulia Aries Susanti, Mamat H.S
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The 2018 European Union report on pesticide residues in food
EFSA Journal, Volume 18, Issue 4, April 2020., 2020 Abstract Under EU legislation (Article 32, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), EFSA provides an annual report which analyses pesticide residue levels in foods on the European market. The analysis is based on data from the official national control activities carried out by EU Member States, Iceland and Norway and includes a subset of data from the EU ...
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +2 more
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Cumulative dietary risk characterisation of pesticides that have acute effects on the nervous system
EFSA Journal, Volume 18, Issue 4, April 2020., 2020 Abstract A retrospective acute cumulative risk assessment of dietary exposure to pesticide residues, supported by an uncertainty analysis based on expert knowledge elicitation, was conducted for two effects on the nervous system: brain and/or erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase inhibition, and functional alterations of the motor division.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +10 more
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Analysis of pesticide residues in strawberries and soils by GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS and two-dimensional GC-timeof- flight MS comparing organic and integrated pest management farming [PDF]
, 2014 This study analysed 22 strawberry and soil samples after their collection over the course of 2 years to compare the residue profiles from organic farming with integrated pest management practices in Portugal.
Delerue-Matos, Cristina +8 more
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