LABTips: Hi-Tech Techniques for Pesticide Analysis

 LABTips: Hi-Tech Techniques for Pesticide Analysis

Pesticide analysis is an increasingly important analytical field requiring continuing technological advancements to keep up with the pace of evolving industries and regulations. Significant increases in global agriculture yield are needed to meet the food demands of a growing population, translating to extensive use of pesticides in support of more abundant crop outputs.Additionally, the increasing legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis products comes with a surge in need for pesticide testing to comply with varying local and state regulations. With the safety of consumers at the forefront of expanding testing efforts, improving, emerging and hi-tech methods provide the sensitivity, accuracy and speed labs need to conquer this critical mission. This article covers some of the advanced techniques used in pesticide testing and how analysts can make the most out of state-of-the-art technologies.

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