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, 2018 Three green leafy vegetable samples of pumpkin leaves, spinach leaves, and sorrel leaves were collected from a farm in Akwanga and were tested for the presence of residues of organochlorine pesticides.
E. Ibrahim +3 more
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Chemical Engineering TransactionsOrganochlorine pesticides such as Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) were widely used in agriculture and vector disease control worldwide. Despite its ban in production and application since the 1970s in many countries,
Belkis Palacio-Villalba +5 more
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Persistent organochlorine pesticide residues in cocoa beans from Ghana, a concern for public health
International Journal of Food Contamination, 2016 BackgroundResidual levels of fifteen (15) organochlorine pesticides were determined in 32 cocoa bean samples collected from sixteen (16) selected cocoa farms in the Dormaa West District of Ghana to assess the levels of pesticides contamination.ResultsThe
E. Okoffo +2 more
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Organochlorine Pesticides in Human Serum [PDF]
, 2011 Organochlorine pesticides are a group of chlorinated compounds that persist in the environment. They were used mainly in agriculture and for pest control in cities for several decades. Their widespread use has resulted in their ubiquitousness in various environments and bioaccumulation throughout the food chain.
Jung-Ho Kang, Yoon-Seok Chang
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Pesticides district irrigation canals of La Doctrina (Córdoba-Colombia)
Temas Agrarios, 2018 La Doctrina district makes a great contribution to Colombian economy with production of several crops such as rice (1230 ha), corn (50 ha), African palm (300 ha), papaya (10 ha), vegetables (8 ha), and pastures (400 ha).
Gregorio De Jesús Arteaga palomo +2 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 The evaluation of cereal-based product contamination by pesticide residues is a topic of worldwide importance, and reliable analytical methods for official check analyses and monitoring studies are required for multi-residue analysis at trace levels.
Valeria Nardelli +9 more
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A Critical Overview of Common Foodborne Toxicants and Methods for Their Reliable Detection
Food Frontiers, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Food is an essential commodity for human health. However, toxicants such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, acrylamide, and pesticides can be present in food either naturally or through processing, packaging, or some anthropogenic activities. A thorough review of carefully selected studies revealed that climate change and pandemics have led to an ...
Betty Bowe Acquah +1 more
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, 2016 The study was conducted to monitor the concentration of pesticide residues in three staple vegetables (tomato, cabbage, lettuce) collected from 12 prefectures belonging to 4 agro-ecological regions of Togo.
Lankondjoa Kolani, G. Mawussi, K. Sanda
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Advancing Food Safety in Bangladesh: Challenges and the Promise of Smart Sensor Technology
Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.This study critically analyzes prevalent food safety hazards in Bangladesh and identifies key challenges in food safety practices and regulations. It discusses factors influencing food safety and explores strategies to enhance public health. Additionally, advancements in smart sensor‐based detection methods for food hazards are highlighted to offer ...
Md Wadud Ahmed, Mohammed Kamruzzaman
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The Gut‐Brain Axis in Parkinson disease: Emerging Concepts and Therapeutic Implications
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background The gut‐brain axis, i.e. the bidirectional communication system between the gut and the brain, has become of central importance in Parkinson disease (PD) research over the past 20 years. Aims We aimed to describe the milestones of the gut‐brain axis research in PD and the development of theories proposing the involvement of the ...
Elisa Menozzi +2 more
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