Abstract:
The human diet relies heavily on vegetables as a source of nutrients. Vegetable consumption has
increased due to changing lifestyles and the need to maintain health. Pesticide residues in
vegetables are now a major global concern. Consumers might be at risk for health problems if they
consume vegetables that have residual pesticide levels exceeding their individual maximum
residue limits (MRL). Thus, to know the extent of residual contamination, there is a need to explore
pesticide remainders in vegetables. However, pesticides are harmful to human health and the
environment. It is essential to predict the level of pesticides in different vegetables to secure the
human health and save the environment. The current research was designed based on four market
samples such as: Potol or pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica), Korola or bitter gourd
(Momordica charantia), Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Kacha morich or Green chili (Capsicum
frutescens) and Phulcopi or cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) collected from two
districts of Bangladesh to determine the level of residual pesticides.
