The Metabolism of High Concentrations of the Organophosphorus Insecticide Phorate Applied Foliarly to Selected Plant Species.

Abstract

Gas chromatographic and enzymatic analysis (cholinesterase-inhibition method) were used to monitor the metabolism of the organophosphorus insecticide 0,0-diethyl S-((ethylthio)methyl) phosphorodithioate (phorate) applied foliarly to three economically important plants (Homestead tomato, Wiley sorghum, and Honey sorghum). The resulting data provided guidelines in predicting toxicity and persistence of metabolite residues for high concentrations of insecticides employed by the military. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0735271

Entities

People

  • Billy C. Wolverton
  • Elizabeth E. Boothe
  • George S. Kotchmar Jr.
  • Sandra M. Lefstad

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agrochemicals
  • Biocides
  • Inhibition
  • Insecticides
  • Metabolism
  • Metabolism Phenomena
  • Metabolites
  • Pesticides
  • Toxicity

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Neurotoxicology