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Evaluation of pesticide residues of organochlorine in vegetables and fruits in Qatar: statistical analysis

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The study aimed to examine the residues of organochlorines pesticides (OCPs) in vegetables and fruits in Qatar. A total of 127 samples was studied. Ninety percent of the imported samples recorded residues above the maximum residue levels (MRLs). The most frequently detected OCP in the samples was heptachlor (found in 75 samples). In the comparisons between the washed and unwashed samples, no significant differences were observed (P > 0.05). However, the effect of washing process with tap water depended on the type of vegetables and fruits.

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  1. Environmental Science Center, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, State of Qatar

    Noora M. Al-Shamary & Ismail Al-Shaikh

  2. Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Science, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, State of Qatar

    Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti & Talaat A. Ahmad

  3. Chemistry and Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Science, Qatar University, P.O. Box: 2713, Doha, State of Qatar

    Saeed H. Al-Meer

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Al-Shamary, N.M., Al-Ghouti, M.A., Al-Shaikh, I. et al. Evaluation of pesticide residues of organochlorine in vegetables and fruits in Qatar: statistical analysis. Environ Monit Assess 188, 198 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-016-5169-7

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