What is it about?
The objective of this work is to determine the concentration of the identified pesticide in grains commonly used by farmers, and which are available directly from the open markets in the Nigerian market.
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Why is it important?
This study revealed higher concentration levels of organo-chloride pesticides and organo-phosphate pesticides in grain samples drawn from selected markets in southwest Nigeria. Consumers seeking high-quality food in Nigeria should take note of these facts. Notwithstanding, the small number of samples with detectable residues suggests that there is a necessity to increase monitoring of pesticides in grains, educating farmers, and raising their awareness of the dangers associated with the unauthorized use of pesticides that are only allowed in agriculture and can damage the reputation of the sector as a whole.
Perspectives
Pesticides have negative effects on society, so it is important to reevaluate their viability. To meet the need for food globally, alternative routes must be pursued to provide healthier food. Therefore, one of the primary findings of this study is that contamination is universal because no individual of any species throughout the entire basin appeared to be free of numerous pesticide residues in grains.
Dr. Morufu Olalekan Raimi BSc. M.Sc. Ph.D. MNES, REHO, LEHO, FAIWMES
Federal University Otuoke
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This page is a summary of: Concentrations of Pesticides Residues in Grain Sold at Selected Markets of Southwest Nigeria, Natural Resources for Human Health, August 2023, Visagaa Publishing House,
DOI: 10.53365/nrfhh/171368.
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