Pesticide Residues in Local Vegetables at Bungwai Subdistrict, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani Province
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This cross-sectional study aimed to assess pesticide residues in local vegetables at Bungwai Subdistrict, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. One hundred and sixteen vegetable samples were collected from 95 households which grew local vegetables including rice paddy herbs and gotu kola. Pesticide residues in these samples were tested using the GT-Pesticide Test Kit. Data were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The results showed that 58.90% of the rice paddy herb samples were free from pesticide residues, 31.51% of them contained detectable pesticides at a safe level, and 9.59% were contaminated with pesticide residues above the safe level. The research also found that 46.51% of the gotu kola samples were pesticide-free, 41.86% of them were contaminated with pesticide residues at a safe level, and 11.63% contained detectable pesticides above the safe level. Therefore, the concerned agencies should support organic farming to minimize the effects of pesticides on the local vegetable farmers and consumers.
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