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Magnitude and decline of pesticide co-formulant residues in vegetables and fruits: results from field trials compared to estimated values.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of plant protection products (PPPs) leads to the formation of residues in treated crops. Even though PPPs contain considerable amounts of co-formulants, regulation and monitoring of residues normally focus on the active substances (a.s.) only. For our study we selected four commonly used co-formulants (three anionic surfactants and one organic solvent) and investigated the formation and decline of residues in vegetables and apples under field conditions. The aims were to characterize the behavior of co-formulant residues on crops and to provide a basis for future investigations on consumer exposure.

Results

The development of robust and sensitive analytical methods allowed the quantification of residues in the low ?g/kg-level. After treatment with PPPs, co-formulants were detected up to approximately 10 mg?kg^-1 in vegetables. In general, these residues declined fast with half-lives of a few days. Wash-off and volatilization were identified as important removal processes for anionic surfactants and the organic solvent, respectively. However, in specific crops (parsley and celery), organic solvent residues were still considerable (?2 mg?kg^-1 ) 2?weeks after treatment. We further demonstrate that it is feasible to estimate co-formulant residues using publicly available data on pesticide a.s.

Conclusion

To date no information on co-formulant residues in food is available. The findings from our field trials, as well as the presented approach for the prediction of residues, provide key elements for future consideration of consumer exposure to PPP co-formulants. © 2020 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

SUBMITTER: Balmer ME

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894497 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Magnitude and decline of pesticide co-formulant residues in vegetables and fruits: results from field trials compared to estimated values.

Balmer Marianne E ME Janser Daniel D Schaller Ulrich U Krauss Jürgen J Geiser H Christoph HC Poiger Thomas T

Pest management science 20201026 3

<h4>Background</h4>The application of plant protection products (PPPs) leads to the formation of residues in treated crops. Even though PPPs contain considerable amounts of co-formulants, regulation and monitoring of residues normally focus on the active substances (a.s.) only. For our study we selected four commonly used co-formulants (three anionic surfactants and one organic solvent) and investigated the formation and decline of residues in vegetables and apples under field conditions. The ai ...[more]

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