Validation of a QuEChERS-Based Method for the Estimation of Afidopyropen in Brinjal (Solanum Melongena L.) and Soil.

Background: Afidopyropen is a recently introduced insecticide that provides effective control of insect pests in vegetable crops, including brinjal. Field applications of this insecticide can often result in accumulation of residues in brinjal fruits, leaves, and soil at harvest, which might be a concern for food and environmental safety. This demands an appropriate method for analysis of the residues of this insecticide in these matrices to facilitate residue monitoring and safety compliance checks.