The Persistence of Trithion, an Organophosphorus Insecticide, In Soil1
- 1 December 1960
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Economic Entomology
- Vol. 53 (6) , 1080-1082
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/53.6.1080
Abstract
Studies were conducted to determine the persistence of Trithion® (S-(p-chlorophenylthio)methyl 0,0-diethyl phosphorodithioate) in there California loamy soils. The influence of partial soil sterilization, fumigation, Trithion formulation, and dosage on the rate of degradation in soil was evaluated. Trithion residues were determined by a cholinesterase inhibition method. The persistence of Trithion increased significantly in soil which was autoclaved or fumigated with Vapam® (sodium N-methyl dithiocarbamate). Its longer persistence in autoclaved and fumigated soil apparently resulted from a partial destruction of the soil microorganisms which may prevent degradation of Trithion.This publication has 3 references indexed in Scilit:
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