Original scientific paper
Investigation of trans location, degradation and decontamination of some pesticides in relation to residues in foodstuffs
D. Bažulić
; »Ruder Boskovic« Institute, Center for Marine Research, Rovinj, Croatia
K. Bauer
; Institute of Public Health of SR Croatia, Zagreb
J. Vukušić
; Institute of Public Health of SR Croatia, Zagreb
D. Kipčić
; Institute of Public Health of SR Croatia, Zagreb
B. Britvec
; Faculty of Agriculture, Zagreb University, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
This study was designed to establish the extent of translocation, degradation and decontamination of aldrin and lindane in regard to different pedologic characteristics of the soil. The research was conducted at experimental stations with different plant cultures during four years. It was established that pesticides aldrin and lindane, and their metabolites and stereoisomers, are translocated from the soil into plants. Within the plants, they are translocated from the root toward the leaves and grain. A certain stereoisomerization of lindane (gamma-HCH) into alpha-HCH was noted, but further experiments are needed to settle uncertainties. The different soil types at the »Podravina« and »Posavina« stations were also found to have considerable influence on the translocation of pesticides and their degradation.
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Hrčak ID:
157116
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Publication date:
15.1.1985.
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