Pesticides in soil

Research highlights

Residues of the TCP and chlorantraniliprole were most frequently detected in soil samples.
Residues of chlorpyrifos and p,p’-DDT had the highest concentrations in soil.
Measured concentration of pesticides in soil showed negligible health risks.
In contrast to the soil samples from conventional fields, the soil samples from IPM fields had lower concentration of pesticides.
Isomeric ratio of DDTs suggested ongoing use of DDT.