Abstract: The rapid increase in population growth and the need to maintain food security, particularly in developing countries, have led to a rise in the use of pesticides to meet the high demand for food. This leads to the high application of pesticides to boost production. This study was conducted to determine the residues of pesticides in vegetables in the study area. Triplicate composite samples of spinach, sorrel, and okra were collected from two irrigation sites (Alau and Gongolong). At each site, 13 subsamples of each vegetable were collected and homogenized...
Keywords: Pesticide residues, vegetables, Lake Alau, Gongolong, Maiduguri.
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