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Abstract: In this study samples of
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) were analyzed for concentrations
of lindane (organochlorine pesticides). Samples were gathered on four
sites in Sari city (north, south, east, west and central areas) in Mazandaran
province of Iran. Quantitative determination of the lindane was performed
by gas chromatography electron-capture detection (GC–ECD). Samples contained
detectable concentrations of lindane but at concentrations below the
proposed limit by WHO. No significant difference was found between sites
about lindane concentrations but Central area showed maximum level in
lindane concentrations (p < 0.05). Concentrations of lindane in cucumber
sampled in this study should not be public concern among peoples in
Mazandaran province.
