Research Article
Comparative Biochemical Effects of Natural and Synethetic Pesticides on Preserved Phaseolus Vulgaris in Male Albino Rats
Author(s): Nweze CC, Muhammad BY, Wandoo Tseaa*, Rahima Yunusa, Happy Abimiku Manasseh, Lateefat Bisola Adedipe and William Eneh
The indiscriminate use of pesticides and botanicals to preserve legumes is a common practice. Phaseolus vulgaris is a legume commonly preserved to protect against pest attacks and insect infestations. This study evaluates the biochemical effect of Phaseolus vulgaris preserved with natural and synthetic pesticides in albino rats. Thirty six (36) male albino rats weighing between 150-200 g were randomly assigned into six (6) groups A, B, C, D, E and F with 6 rats each. Phaseolus vulgaris was preserved separately in five air tight containers, each having 1000 g of beans and preserved with wood ash, pepper, dichlorvos, aluminium phoshide and last beans without preservatives. The preserved beans were milled into powder and used as a dietary supplement for the experimental animals. All the animals were fed feely with animal feed and water. Group A was fed animal feed and G.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/2250-9941.2023.67