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Effects of Pesticides on Selected Vegetable Crops Grown in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria

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  • Odera Chukwumaijem Okafor

    (Department of Geography, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria)

  • Ifeanyi Charles Okeke

    (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ebonyi State Nigeria)

  • Ifeoma Ibekwe

    (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ebonyi State Nigeria)

  • Sandra Chisom Udenze

    (Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria)

Abstract

The study analyzed the effects of pesticides on selected vegetable crops grown in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. The pesticide Dichlorvos (DD Force) was used to treat sites planted with Amaranth, cucumber, and okra. Soil and vegetable samples were randomly collected after 30 days of incorporation and tested for traces of chloride and phosphate. The results of the analysis showed that amaranth, cucumber, and okra residue concentration exceeded the maximum residual limit. Chloride and phosphate residues exceed the Maximum Residue Limit in vegetable crops. The amount of chloride in the soil sample exceeded the Maximum Permissible Limit. The amount of phosphate in the soil samples was lower than the Maximum Permissible Limit. The fact that vegetables are often grown and used with pesticides to control pests requires caution. Therefore, it is recommended that there should be limits and controls on the use and production of pesticides.How to Cite: Odera Chukwumaijem Okafor, Ifeanyi Charles Okeke, Ifeoma Ibekwe, 2023. "Effects of Pesticides on Selected Vegetable Crops Grown in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Crops, vol. 9, pp. 421-426.

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  • Odera Chukwumaijem Okafor & Ifeanyi Charles Okeke & Ifeoma Ibekwe & Sandra Chisom Udenze, 2023. "Effects of Pesticides on Selected Vegetable Crops Grown in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria," Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 9(4), pages 421-426, 10-2023.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:jacarp:2023:p:421-426
    DOI: 10.32861/jac.94.421.426
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