HeliyonThe Al-Qassim region, a prominent agricultural hub in Saudi Arabia, significantly contributes to the national production of vegetables and fruits. This study validated the standard EN-QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe) method in ...
Fahad M. Alminderej +2 more
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Fate of the organophosphate herbicide glyphosate in arable soils and its relationship to soil phosphorus status [PDF]
, 2009 Glyphosate is one of the world's most widely used herbicides. This study was undertaken to unravel the factors affecting its movement, sorption, persistence and leachability in different Finnish soils to create a sound basis for risk assessment. Field
Laitinen, Pirkko
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Genotoxicity and Cytotoxicity Exerted by Pesticides in Different Biotic Matrices-An Overview of More Than a Decade of Experimental Evaluation [PDF]
, 2014 Agrochemicals represent one of the most important sources of environmental pollution. Although attempts to reduce agrochemical use through organic agricultural practices and the use of other technologies to control pests continue, the problem is still
Larramendy, Marcelo Luis +3 more
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MEASURING CONSUMER BENEFITS OF FOOD SAFETY RISK REDUCTIONS [PDF]
Microbial pathogens and pesticide residues in food pose a financial burden to society which can be reduced by incurring costs to reduce these food safety risks.
Buzby, Jean C. +3 more
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Assessment of irregularities in organic imports from Ukraine to the EU in 2016, notified in OFIS [PDF]
, 2018 The underlying study of this report set out to improve the understanding situation concerning residues found in organic food products exported from Ukraine, and to formulate guidelines for identifying and reducing risks for contamination through non ...
Batlogg, Verena +6 more
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Levels and distribution of chlorinated pesticide residues in water and sediments of Tarkwa Bay, Lagos Lagoon [PDF]
, 2013 Microlayer water, mixed layer water, epipellic and benthic sediments were collected from Tarkwa Bay end of Lagos Lagoon to analyse for chlorinated pesticide residues.
Williams, Akan B.
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Peranan Arang Aktif Dalam Mitigasi Residu Pestisida Pada Tanaman Komoditas Strategis [PDF]
, 2013 . Pesticide plays an important role in maintaining high crop yields. However, its inappropriate use affects negative impact on the environment. Its accumulation in soil, water, and agricultural products that exceed the maximum residue limit will reduce ...
Ardiwinata, A. N. (A) +3 more
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Review: Advances in Biosensor-Based Instruments for Pesticide Residues Rapid Detection
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2015 The food safety issues associated with the presence of pesticide residues in agriculture products have raised the need of pesticide residues detection instrument to detect pesticide residues rapidly, sensitively and online in different commodities.
Guo Zhao, Hui Wang, Gang Liu
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Predicting Consumer Risk Aversions to Synthetic Pesticide Residues: A Logistic Analysis [PDF]
Growing concerns about pesticide residues in fresh produce could result in increased demand for low-input agriculture with reduced pesticide residues, and decreased demand for conventional fresh produce.
Adelaja, Adesoji O. +2 more
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MYTH AND REALITY:ORGANIC VS NON-ORGANIC [PDF]
, 2001 This report examines some of the key issues around organic food and its production. It takes up the challenge of answering the critics - critics who range from companies defending agri-business, through to the heads of national food authorities and some ...
Azeez, Ms G
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