Pesticide And Phytochemical Analysis Of Amaranthus gangeticus And Coriandrum sativum Plant Samples Of Tirunelveli District- A Report

Abstract

Farmers use a variety of pesticides to save the plants from pests and diseases. But , it is proved that the pesticides may be detrimental to human health and ecosystem.  Two leafy vegetables – Amaranthus gangeticus and Coriandrum sativum have been chosen for this study and subjected to GCMS and Phytochemical analysis to find out the presence of pesticides and to examine the effect of pesticides on these vegetables. GCMS analysis of Amaranthus gangeticus showed the presence of compounds such as Methyl, Oxirane, Naphthalene, Saline and Hexadiene. The GCMS profile of Coriandrum sativum showed the presence of compounds such as Formamide, Benzenmethanamine, Dichloroacetic acid and Benzaldehyde. Phytochemical analysis proved the showed the presence of tannins and flavonoids in Amaranthus gangeticus and alkaloid in Coriandrum sativum.