Advances and Evolution of Techniques for Pesticide Estimation

Abstract

Pesticides that are meant for the demolition of pests have become a nuisance for public health and environmental safety. Hence, the detection of pesticides in various types of samples such as food, environment, and even bodily fluids from various living entities is essential. Even though spectroscopic techniques are widely used for routine detection and quantification of pesticides, these techniques cannot determine pesticides with accuracy assured by chromatographic techniques. This chapter deals with various pesticide analysis techniques and the limitations associated with each technique.