Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue: 1

Estimation of dimethoate residue on the surface of mangoes

  • Author:
  • K Sham Kishore1, Smitha Rani2,*, B M Gurupadayya3, B M Balaraj4
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 22 to 25

1Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

2Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India

3Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India

4Retd. Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author Dr. Smitha Rani Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar, Bannimantap, Mysuru-570015, Karnataka, India, Email : smitharani@jssuni.edu.in

Online published on 18 March, 2025.

Abstract

India is an agriculture-based country. The use of organophosphates is rampant for the protection of agricultural products from pests, during growing, storage and sometimes also for ripening. Exposure to pesticides can pose a potential risk to humans. These pesticides are widely used for the production of both vegetables and fruits. Dimethoate is one of the most common Organophosphorus (OP) pesticides sprayed on mangoes.

The present study aimed to examine dimethoate residue levels in the first and second washings of mango samples sourced from different markets in Mysuru city and compare it with a control group of organic mango samples using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.

The present study showed the presence of dimethoate residue in the first washing of a sample from a specific source, whereas none of the secondary washings from the test samples indicated the presence of dimethoate.

Adequate washing of food items before usage is an effective means of reducing the potential health risks associated with the consumption of pesticide residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables.

Keywords

Organophosphates, Dimethoate, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Mango