Pesticide residue analysis of “Pinakbet type” vegetables in the municipality of Lal-Lo, Cagayan

The study was conducted among the pre-identified major vegetable producing barangays in the Municipality of Lal-lo. It aims to determine the management practices of vegetable producers, the most common pesticides used, the level of pesticide residue, conformity of pesticide residue to ASEAN’s MRL, conformity of farmers practices to the pre-harvest interval (PHI) practices and to […]

Fish molasses as indigenous nutrient source in the growth and yield of economically important vegetables in simple nutrient addition program (SNAP) hydroponics system

Simple Nutrient Addition Production (SNAP) hydroponics production system in this system any container with cover can be used as long as it can contain approximately 2 liters of solution. This study was conducted to evaluate the performance of economically important vegetables grown in SNAP hydroponics and conventional production system. The experimental was laid out in […]

Consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for organic vegetables in region 02, Philippines

The study investigated consumers’ willingness to pay a premium for organic vegetables in urban centers of Region 02.  Three classes of vegetables were considered – legumes (mongo, habitchuelas, and stringbeans); fruit vegetables (eggplant, ampalaya, tomato, okra and squash); and leafy vegetables (cabbage, pechay, kangkong and amplaya leaves). The price premiums for organic vegetables ranged from […]

Evaluation of nutrition facts of certain vegetables for weight loss

Obesity has now become a chronic disease that is prevailing worldwide. Prominent reasons other than genetic effects are physical inactivity, sleep cycle disturbance, and poor dietary habits. A balanced diet is essential for attaining good physical health and a normal BMI (Body Mass Index) score. To decrease obesity and losing weight, a diet should be […]

Efficacy of phytoextracts against fungal diseases of vegetables

Vegetables are the most important source of healthy balanced diet for human beings as they contain essential nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and dietary fibers. Significant economic losses caused by variety of pathogens including pests, bacteria, virus and fungi. Fungal pathogens majorly responsible for yield losses of vegetable crops. Chemical based synthetic fungicides are noxious and detrimental […]

Determination of the ascorbic acid content, mineral and heavy metal levels of some common leafy vegetables of Jos, Plateau State (North Central Nigeria)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is the most important vitamin in fruits and vegetables. It is required for the prevention of scurvy and maintenance of healthy skin, gums and blood vessels. It functions in absorption of inorganic iron, reduction of plasma cholesterol level, inhibition of nitrosamine formation, enhancement of the immune system, and reaction with free […]

Phytoextracts as management tool against fungal diseases of vegetables

Vegetables are the basic source of food, energy and dietary fibers for mankind. But the production of vegetables is affected due to various biotic and abiotic factors. Fungal pathogens are responsible of vegetable diseases and cause high economic losses. Synthetic fungicides which are toxic and harmful to environment are used to control vegetables diseases caused […]

Nitrate accumulation in the winter and summer vegetables grown in the Punjab (Pakistan)

Vegetables occupy a pivotal place in the human diet, but unfortunately these contribute maximally to nitrate accumulation and pose serious health hazards. Nitrite and nitroso compounds which form when nitrite binds to other substances before or after ingestion e.g. the amines derived from proteins are toxic and can lead to severe pathologies in humans.  Thus, […]

Parasitic infestation of vegetables in abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

Millions of people suffer from parasitic infections and this continues to pose a threat to public health worldwide. Thus, there is need to safeguard the general health and minimize the outbreak of vegetable diseases. A total of 200 vegetable samples namely, carrot, spring onion, cucumber and green pepper were purchased from Abraka market. The vegetables […]

Risk assessment of toxic elements in vegetables, soil and water grown in Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan

The purpose of this study was to evaluate risk of toxic elements in vegetables, associated soil and ground water samples collected from the surroundings of Larkana city, Sindh, Pakistan. The level of four toxic elements, such as chromium, cadmium, copper, and arsenic were determined in vegetables, soil and groundwater. The toxic elements were measured by […]