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Biosensor Kit (Biokit) For Detection of Organophosphate and Organocarbamate Pesticides

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Project Overview

Organophosphate (OP) and organocarbamate (OC) pesticides are most commonly used pesticides for agriculture and domestic use. Presence of these insecticides is thus expected in the soil samples, water resources and in food commodities (vegetables, fruits and spices). A simple visual detection method for presence of these pesticides in food samples will be useful for farmers, traders and consumers. BARC has developed a colorimetric visual biosensor kit (BioKit) for detection of safe levels of OP (Methyl parathion, Parathion, Monocrotophos, Chlorpyrifos, Phorate, Profenfos, Quinalphos and Dichlorvos) and OC (Aldicarb, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Carbosulfan) pesticides.

Benefits

For detection of pesticide residues in farm produce;



For use in food industry to detect contamination of products delivered prior to export;



For Domestic use after purchase of organic fruits and vegetables.
Funding Organization
Quick Information
Thrust Areas
Rural Technologies
Focus Area
Agriculture Technology
Sanction Amount
₹ 50,000
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