Qualitative Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Tomato Crops from Rampur Area Using GC-MS
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Abstract
This study set out to evaluate the levels of pesticide residue that are frequently applied to tomato crops in Rampur area. It was discovered that agricultural areas were using a significant amount of pesticides, including fungicides and insecticides. After QuEChERS extraction, a total of five tomato samples were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) multi-residue analysis. Five pesticides were found in three samples: dipenoconazole, methomyl, triadimenol, metalaxyl, and chlorpyriphos. Five of these samples included residues from two different types of pesticides. The methomyl residue level in one sample was higher than the maximum limit set by the EU (MRLs). According to our research, pesticide abuse is commonplace and there is a glaring disrespect for good agricultural practices. Pesticides should be checked for on a regular basis to safeguard consumer health.