The Rapid Degradation of Lambda-Cyhalothrin Makes Treated Vegetables Relatively Safe for Consumption

The Rapid Degradation of Lambda-Cyhalothrin Makes Treated Vegetables Relatively Safe for Consumption

Lambda-cyhalothrin (λ-cyhalothrin) is the most commonly used pyrethroid insecticide for vegetable farming in Benin. This insecticide is misused and overused by farmers, and hence may pose health hazards to consumers. We monitored λ-cyhalothrin residues in lettuce and cabbage fr...

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Main Authors: Rousseau Djouaka, Murielle Farrelle Soglo, Michael Olugbenga Kusimo, Razack Adéoti, Armand Talom, Francis Zeukeng, Armand Paraïso, Victor Afari-Sefa, May-Guri Saethre, Victor Manyong, Manuele Tamò, Jeff Waage, Jo Lines, George Mahuku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Benin
HPLC
lambda-cyhalothrin residues
vegetables
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/7/1536

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