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Environmental Science and Pollution... Jul 2022Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are used extensively for crop protection worldwide due to their high water solubility and relatively low persistence in the environment... (Review)
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Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are used extensively for crop protection worldwide due to their high water solubility and relatively low persistence in the environment compared to other pesticides, such as organochlorines. Dimethoate is a broad-spectrum insecticide that belongs to the thio-organophosphate group of OPs. It is applied to cash crops, animal farms, and houses. It has been used in Pakistan since the 1960s, either alone or in a mixture with other OPs or pyrethroids. However, the uncontrolled use of this pesticide has resulted in residual accumulation in water, soil, and tissues of plants via the food chain, causing toxic effects. This review article has compiled and analyzed data reported in the literature between 1998 and 2021 regarding dimethoate residues and their microbial bioremediation. Different microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae have shown potential for bioremediation. However, an extensive role of bacteria has been observed compared to other microorganisms. Twenty bacterial, three fungal, and one algal genus with potential for the remediation of dimethoate have been assessed. Active bacterial biodegraders belong to four classes (i) alpha-proteobacteria, (ii) gamma-proteobacteria, (iii) beta-proteobacteria, and (iv) actinobacteria and flavobacteria. Microorganisms, especially bacterial species, are a sustainable technology for dimethoate bioremediation from environmental samples. Yet, new microbial species or consortia should be explored.
Topics: Animals; Bacteria; Biodegradation, Environmental; Dimethoate; Insecticides; Pakistan; Pesticides; Water
PubMed: 35616845
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20933-4 -
Environmental Science and Pollution... Aug 2021Dimethoate ([O,O-dimethyl S-(N-methylcarbamoylmethyl) phosphorodithioate]) is an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide widely used for agricultural purposes.... (Review)
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Dimethoate ([O,O-dimethyl S-(N-methylcarbamoylmethyl) phosphorodithioate]) is an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide widely used for agricultural purposes. Genotoxicity refers to the ability of a chemical agent interact directly to DNA or act indirectly leading to DNA damage by affecting spindle apparatus or enzymes involved in DNA replication, thereby causing mutations. Taking into consideration the importance of genotoxicity induced by dimethoate, the purpose of this manuscript was to provide a mini review regarding genotoxicity induced by dimethoate as a result of oxidative stress. The present study was conducted on studies available in MEDLINE, PUBMED, EMBASE, and Google scholar for all kind of articles (all publications published until May, 2020) using the following key words: dimethoate, omethoate, DNA damage, genetic damage, oxidative stress, genotoxicity, mutation, and mutagenicity. The results showed that many studies were published in the scientific literature; the approach was clearly demonstrated in multiple tissues and organs, but few papers were designed in humans. In summary, new studies within the field are important for better understanding the pathobiological events of genotoxicity on human cells, particularly to explain what cells and/or tissues are more sensitive to genotoxic insult induced by dimethoate.
Topics: DNA Damage; Dimethoate; Humans; Insecticides; Mutagens; Oxidative Stress
PubMed: 34189686
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15090-z -
Environmental Research Aug 1984Studies on the carcinogenicity of the insecticide dimethoate in animals were reviewed. Examination of histological sections showed that dimethoate is highly carcinogenic... (Review)
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Studies on the carcinogenicity of the insecticide dimethoate in animals were reviewed. Examination of histological sections showed that dimethoate is highly carcinogenic in Osborne-Mendel rats. Neoplasms at all sites, as well as malignant neoplasms, were increased in both low and high doses of dimethoate-treated male rats in the National Cancer Institute study. The malignant neoplasms were both carcinomas and sarcomas. Neoplasms of the endocrine organs, particularly carcinomas, were increased in male and female rats given dimethoate. These carcinomas were observed in the adrenal, thyroid, and pituitary glands. Neoplasms were also increased in the liver of male and female rats and in the reproductive organs of female rats given dimethoate. Male and female rats treated with dimethoate developed monocytic leukemia. There also were toxic changes in rats. Male rats had atrophy of the testes, chronic renal disease, parathyroid hyperplasia, and polyarteritis. Wistar male and female rats given dimethoate by gavage or intramuscularly developed a significant increase in malignant neoplasms, mainly sarcomas, and granulocytic leukemia. AB male and female mice also had an increased incidence of malignant neoplasms and granulocytic leukemia after dermal applications of dimethoate.
Topics: Animals; Carcinogens; Dimethoate; Female; Lethal Dose 50; Male; Mice; Mice, Inbred A; Neoplasms, Experimental; Rats; Rats, Inbred Strains
PubMed: 6378617
DOI: 10.1016/0013-9351(84)90089-6 -
Reviews of Environmental Contamination... 2016The insecticide dimethoate, an organophosphate, was first introduced in 1962 for broad spectrum control of a wide range of insects including mites, flies, aphids, and... (Review)
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The insecticide dimethoate, an organophosphate, was first introduced in 1962 for broad spectrum control of a wide range of insects including mites, flies, aphids, and plant hoppers. It inhibits AChE activity, resulting in nerve damage, which may lead to death. It is considered highly toxic to insects although dimethoate resistance has been observed. Dimethoate has both a low vapor pressure (0.247 mPa) and Henry's law constant (l.42x10(-6) Pa m3/mol), thus volatilization is not a major route of dissipation from either water or moist soils. Photolysis is considered a minor dissipation pathway. However, studies have shown that in the presence of a catalyst, the rate of photolysis does increase. The insecticide has high water solubility (39,800 mg/L) and under alkaline conditions, hydrolysis predominates representing a major degradation pathway. It has a low soil sorption capacity (Koc=20) which varies by soil type and organic matter content. Dimethoate is degraded by microbes under anaerobic conditions and bacterial species have been identified that are capable of using dimethoate as a carbon source. Although many intermediate by-products have been identified by abiotic and biotic processes, the major degradation product is omethoate. Dimethoate has been found to adversely impact many organisms. In plants, photosynthesis and growth are highly impacted, whereas birds exhibit inhibition in brain enzyme activity, thus sublethal effects are apparent. Furthermore, aquatic organisms are expected to be highly impacted via direct exposure, often displaying changes in swimming behavior. Toxicity results include inhibition in growth and more importantly, inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity.
Topics: Animals; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Dimethoate; Ecotoxicology; Humans; Insecticides; Photolysis
PubMed: 26613988
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-23573-8_3 -
Environmental Toxicology and... Oct 2022This work attempts to evaluate dermal exposure (DE) of farm workers to dimethoate after 4 h of routine application to a lemon plantation. Dimethoate was measured on the...
This work attempts to evaluate dermal exposure (DE) of farm workers to dimethoate after 4 h of routine application to a lemon plantation. Dimethoate was measured on the workers' clothes as well as in stratum corneum (SC) and in saliva. In vitro permeation tests (IVPT) were performed through rat, pig and human skin and pig buccal, esophageal and sublingual mucosas. The mean of dimethoate DE was 342.19 ± 487.14 mg/d, the percentage of toxic dose per hour was higher than the other pesticides, and the SC penetration factors ranged between 0.5 and 14.81 and 0.05-53.96 % for back of neck and arms respectively. In the supporting IVPT study, dimethoate absorption through human skin was 14.75 % and the default value in the absence of experimental data for this product is 70%. These results show that in family farming the deficiency of correct clothing during the application of pesticides leaves workers more vulnerable.
Topics: Agriculture; Animals; Dimethoate; Humans; Pesticides; Rats; Skin; Skin Absorption; Swine
PubMed: 35995379
DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103961 -
Journal of Environmental Science and... 2022Bacterial strain ( MB490) isolated from agricultural fields of Mianwali, was selected to check its potential to degrade Organophosphate insecticide dimethoate (DM)....
Bacterial strain ( MB490) isolated from agricultural fields of Mianwali, was selected to check its potential to degrade Organophosphate insecticide dimethoate (DM). Strain MB490 was able to degrade dimethoate equally well at given pH range (6.0, 7.0 and 8.0), thus showing its pH independence for dimethoate degradation. Optimum temperature for dimethoate degradation varied from 25-30 °C. There was more dimethoate degradation under shaking conditions with optimum growth. Strain MB490 showed 90% dimethoate degradation in M-9 broth and 90.6% in soil slurry, while exhibited 81.5% dimethoate degradation in soil microcosm within 9 days, based on HPLC analysis of bacterial samples supplemented with 200 mg/L dimethoate. The average half-life ( ) of dimethoate after bacterial degradation ranged from 1.95 days in 1st phase to 5 days in 2nd phase in M-9 broth, soil slurry and soil microcosm, while in control media without bacteria, it ranged from 30 to 64.3 days. GCMS investigation revealed the transformation of dimethoate into 5 metabolic products namely Methyl diethanol amine, Aspartylglycine ethyl ester, Phosphonothioic acid propyl-O, S-dimethyl ester, O, O, O-Trimethyl thiophosphate and omethoate which were ultimately mineralized by the strain MB490, providing energy for its growth.
Topics: Biodegradation, Environmental; Biotransformation; Dimethoate; Esters; Pseudomonas; Soil
PubMed: 34978268
DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2021.2017723 -
Journal of Separation Science Jun 2022This study presents the method development, validation, and simultaneous determination of dimethoate and its metabolite omethoate in curry leaf. Samples were extracted...
This study presents the method development, validation, and simultaneous determination of dimethoate and its metabolite omethoate in curry leaf. Samples were extracted following modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe extraction protocol and analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The limit of quantification in the matrix was 0.005 μg g for dimethoate and omethoate. Extraction using acetonitrile recorded the average recoveries in the range of 82.25 to 112.97% for dimethoate and 85.57 to 107.22% for omethoate at 0.005, 0.025 and 0.050 μg g fortification levels and relative standard deviation less than 5%. Similarly, the relative standard deviation values for intraday (Repeatability) and interday (Reproducibility) tests were less than 15%. Dissipation kinetics of dimethoate 30% emulsifiable concentrate at 200 and 400 g a.i h recorded initial deposits of 5.20 and 10.05 μg g and 0.33 and 0.48 μg g for dimethoate and omethoate, respectively, and half-life of 3.07 and 3.34 days. The estimated hazard index value found more than one at a day after dimethoate application. It is not safe for consumer health to use curry leaves in the initial days after application.
Topics: Chromatography, Liquid; Dimethoate; Plant Leaves; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment; Tandem Mass Spectrometry
PubMed: 35315569
DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100696 -
Food Chemistry Oct 2021Bioremediation of pesticides in contaminated foodstuffs using probiotics has attracted great attention in recent years, but some intermediate products may have profound...
Bioremediation of pesticides in contaminated foodstuffs using probiotics has attracted great attention in recent years, but some intermediate products may have profound effects on the toxicity of treated food. Therefore, this work studied the degradation mechanism of dimethoate in milk by L. plantarum, and analyzed the toxicity of degradation products. The results showed that under the optimal conditions, L. plantarum can degrade 81.28% of dimethoate. Dimethoate had high binding affinities to phosphatase with the free energy of -16.67 kcal/mol, and amino acid residues, Gln375 and SER415 played important roles in the catalysis process. Five degradation products were identified using UPLC-QTOF/MS, and their toxicity was estimated using quantitative structure-activity relationship models. Some intermediate products were predicted to be toxic, which should not be ignored, but the overall toxicity of milk decreased after fermentation. Furthermore, the pH and titratable acidity of the fermented milk were 4.25 and 85 T, respectively.
Topics: Animals; Biodegradation, Environmental; Cultured Milk Products; Dimethoate; Fermentation; Lactobacillus plantarum; Milk
PubMed: 34022519
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130042 -
Environmental Science and Pollution... Jan 2022High toxicity of dimethoate requires efficient ways for detoxification and removal of its residues in contaminated environments. Microbial remediation is a process that...
High toxicity of dimethoate requires efficient ways for detoxification and removal of its residues in contaminated environments. Microbial remediation is a process that utilizes the degradation potential of microbes to provide a cost-effective and reliable approach for pesticide abatement. For this purpose, a dimethoate-degrading bacterium Brucella sp. was isolated from a contaminated agricultural soil sample in Multan, Pakistan. This isolate was found to tolerate up to 100 ppm of dimethoate in minimal salt medium and was further evaluated for plant growth-promoting traits. The strain gave positive results for amylase, ammonia, and catalase production, while other traits such as indole acetic acid production and potassium solubilization were also confirmed. Thus, the strain could play an important role for plant nutrient transmission in the plant rhizosphere. Optimization of growth parameters (i.e., pH and temperature) depicted the potential of PS4 to be best tolerating dimethoate, with maximum cell density at λ 600 nm. Optimum pH and temperature for growth were found to be 6 and 35 °C, respectively. Based on optimization results as well as different attributes, the rhizospheric bacterial isolate PS4 was further subjected to a batch degradation experiment under different concentrations of dimethoate (25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm). This promising dimethoate-degrading isolate was found to degrade 83% of dimethoate (at 100 ppm) within a period of 7 days. In addition, it degraded 88% of dimethoate at 50 ppm, indicating that the bacterial isolate utilized dimethoate solely as a source of energy. The strain followed the first order reaction kinetics, depicting its dependence on dimethoate as energy and carbon source. Molecular profiling further supported its role in plant growth promotion and multi-stress tolerance. This research showed that Brucella sp. is capable of degrading dimethoate, and therefore, it would be useful in the investigation of novel bioremediation techniques at pesticide-polluted sites.
Topics: Biodegradation, Environmental; Brucella; Dimethoate; Hydrolysis; Plant Development; Soil Microbiology
PubMed: 34374007
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15806-1 -
Pest Management Science Apr 2020Monolepta hieroglyphica (Motschulsky) is a primary pest of maize. The effect of dimethoate on controlling a M. hieroglyphica infestation was studied using drip...
BACKGROUND
Monolepta hieroglyphica (Motschulsky) is a primary pest of maize. The effect of dimethoate on controlling a M. hieroglyphica infestation was studied using drip irrigation. Field trials were conducted to determine the most effective application rate and water volume for dimethoate treatment in arid and semi-arid regions. The absorption, distribution and dissipation of dimethoate in maize and soil were examined.
RESULTS
Field trials showed that dimethoate at a rate of 2.70 kg a.i. ha and water volume of 200 m ha was the most effective treatment for controlling M. hieroglyphica. Dimethoate via drip irrigation showed longer persistence than dimethoate applied via artificial or unmanned air vehicle spraying. Different parts of the maize plant had a hysteresis effect on dimethoate absorption. Dimethoate was absorbed from the roots, transported upward, and enriched in the leaf. Dimethoate was mainly concentrated within a certain range near the emitter after drip irrigation. Terminal residues of dimethoate in maize grain were below detectable levels 42 days after treatment.
CONCLUSIONS
Dimethoate treatment via drip irrigation can control M. hieroglyphica infestation on maize. Results showed that dimethoate is safe for maize and the environment. This study provides guidance for the application of pesticides in arid and semi-arid areas. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
Topics: Agricultural Irrigation; Animals; Dimethoate; Soil; Water; Zea mays
PubMed: 31686420
DOI: 10.1002/ps.5670