Effect of processing on profenofos and chlorpyrifos residues in cauliflower curds

Field and laboratory experiments were carried out to evaluate the effect of different decontamination processes on reduction of profenofos and chlorpyrifos residues in cauliflower curds like washing, cooking, washing plus cooking and dipping in chemical solutions after application of Profex 50EC (profenofos 50%) and Lethal 20EC (chlorpyrifos 20%) individually on the crop.