Rapid bioassay of pesticide residues in vegetable samples from Laguna, Philippines

Rapid bioassay of pesticide residues in vegetable samples from Laguna, Philippines

A rapid bioassay technique for the detection of pesticide residues was used in screening organophosphates and carbamate insecticides in vegetable samples from Laguna, Philippines. The rapid bioassay is based on the inhibition of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by organophosphate or carbamate...

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Published in:Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The (Formerly the Philippine Agriculturist) Vol. 80, no. 1 & 2 (Jan. 1997 - Jun. 1997), 1-12
Main Author: Tipa, E. V.
Other Authors: Tejada, A. W., Barril, C. R., Merca, F. E., Quintana, B. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 1997
Subjects:
Pesticide residues in food
Vegetables > Contamination