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Quantitative analysis of Insecticide in leafy vegetables grown along the railway track in Mumbai and MMR region

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Rashmi Jadhav*1 , Poonam Kurve1 , Vaishali Shirsat2
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.8.611

Abstract

Agriculture is a key component of the Indian economy. Yet, due to developmental activities, there has been encroachment over agricultural land. Owing to the shortage of land in Mumbai City and the adjoining MMR, agricultural practices are carried out in the space adjacent to the railway tracks. Cultivation of leafy vegetables such as Spinach and Amaranth is gaining ground due to increasing demand and hence the cultivation is carried out throughout the year. The farmers use chemical fertilizers and pesticides to maximize yield and increase profitability. Leafy vegetables are a staple food and a significant part of a person's diet and are rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals, and low in calories

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