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Occurrence of different Pesticides in Sediment Samples of River Godavari during different Seasons

Author: Javid Manzoor, Irfan Rashid Sofi and Sanjay Popatrao Kaware

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Abstract

The concentration of different insecticides and fungicides in Godavari river sediment at Nasik during different seasons was investigated in the present study. The pesticides were determined by proper procedures and protocols. Gas chromatography was used to know the concentration of pesticides. Different types of insecticides and fungicides were found in the sediment samples of Godavari River. The primary sources of pesticides were agricultural runoff from the adjacent agricultural fields. This is the first study that has been conducted in this area. Hence, it is recommended that pesticide use should be limited and use of bio-pesticides may be encouraged. The Chemical Control and Management Centre of the Environmental Protection Agency should check possible faking and adulteration of banned organochlorine pesticides.

Keywords

Insecticides, fungicides, agricultural runoff, Godavari River

Conclusion

This investigation indicated that Godavari river systems under consideration are polluted by pesticides, with the presence of Carbandazim, Azoxystrobin, Imidacloprid, Flusilazole, Dimethomorph, Thiamethoxam, Fenamidone, Pyraclostrobin, Clothianidin, Iprovalicarb, Hexaconazole, kresoxim methyl, Triadimefon, Penconazole, Spinosad A, Methyl Parathion, pp-DDT1, pp-DDD, Carbandazim, Azoxystrobin, Imidacloprid, Ethion, Malathion, Parathion being particularly widespread. The concentration levels of these popular pesticides are discovered to be greater than the required regulatory limits, demonstrating the unenthusiastic state of the river systems and posing a threat to the water's environment.

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How to cite this article

Javid Manzoor, Irfan Rashid Sofi and Sanjay Popatrao Kaware (2023). Occurrence of different Pesticides in Sediment Samples of River Godavari during different Seasons. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(3): 331-337.