ICAR – Indian Institute of Horticultural ResearchHesaraghatta Lake Post · Bengaluru 560 089

Pesticide analysis

LC–MS/MS · Residues

Trace pesticide residue analysis in fruit, vegetables, cereals and water.

Operational

Available for enquiries. Confirm suitability and arrangements with SAIF before sending samples.

Applications

Targeted trace analysis of pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, cereals and water. The brochure states that methods covering about 100 pesticide standards are available.

Instrument & model

Thermo Fisher TSQ Endura triple quadrupole

Specifications

Thermo Fisher TSQ Endura triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer with Dionex liquid chromatography and ESI/APCI ion sources.

Sample requirements

For fruit or vegetable samples, the brochure specifies 1 kg, packed in polythene in a box containing dry ice. Confirm suitability and dispatch arrangements with SAIF.

Limitations & suitability

Analysis is limited to compounds covered by validated methods and available standards. Confirm the pesticide list and matrix with SAIF before dispatch.

Person in charge

Dr. Abhishek MandalScientistDivision of Basic Sciences 080-23086100 / 248

Approved charges

The revised tariff effective 24 September 2026 applies. Add 18% GST. Confirm the test, number of samples and final amount with SAIF before payment.

ServiceCompaniesICAR / SAU / SHU / Govt. R&DStudents / farmers
pesticide residue · per sample₹5,000₹4,000₹3,000 farmers / students

Read the sample submission instructions.

Enquire about this instrument

Last updated 28 September 2026. Availability can change; confirm before dispatch.