Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors

Procymidone (PCM) is an effective, low-toxicity fungicide commonly used to control plant diseases in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Its usage has significantly increased in recent years, resulting in higher residues in vegetables. This study developed a sensitive and rapid immunoassay method utiliz...

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Main Authors: Jiazheng Sun, Shiling Li, Xijun Shao, Mingxuan Fang, Heng Zhang, Zhiheng Zhu, Xia Sun
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Shiling Li
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Zhiheng Zhu
Xia Sun
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description Procymidone (PCM) is an effective, low-toxicity fungicide commonly used to control plant diseases in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Its usage has significantly increased in recent years, resulting in higher residues in vegetables. This study developed a sensitive and rapid immunoassay method utilizing a gold- and fluorescence-labeled monoclonal antibody (mAb) for detecting PCM residues in vegetable samples. Under optimal conditions, the fluorescent microsphere-labeled monoclonal antibody immunochromatographic strips achieved a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.67 ng/mL, with a visual LOD of 50 ng/mL. Intra-batch accuracy ranged from 94.98% to 103.82%, with a coefficient of variation (CV) of 1.97% to 8.26%. Inter-batch accuracy ranged from 96.16% to 102.51%, with a CV of 4.62% to 8.91%. The visual detection range of the gold nanoparticle-labeled monoclonal antibody immunochromatographic strips was 50 to 200 ng/g. The method demonstrated excellent performance in actual vegetable samples, confirming its applicability across various matrices. This dual-method approach enables rapid screening of negative samples with gold test strips, followed by accurate quantitative analysis of positive samples using fluorescent test strips, thereby enhancing efficiency and addressing diverse detection needs. Consequently, this method holds significant market potential for practical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-6dc9ed4af3d04385bd1db6918b3b8ec82025-08-20T02:18:01ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-04-01258260210.3390/s25082602Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based SensorsJiazheng Sun0Shiling Li1Xijun Shao2Mingxuan Fang3Heng Zhang4Zhiheng Zhu5Xia Sun6School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaSchool of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, ChinaProcymidone (PCM) is an effective, low-toxicity fungicide commonly used to control plant diseases in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Its usage has significantly increased in recent years, resulting in higher residues in vegetables. This study developed a sensitive and rapid immunoassay method utilizing a gold- and fluorescence-labeled monoclonal antibody (mAb) for detecting PCM residues in vegetable samples. Under optimal conditions, the fluorescent microsphere-labeled monoclonal antibody immunochromatographic strips achieved a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.67 ng/mL, with a visual LOD of 50 ng/mL. Intra-batch accuracy ranged from 94.98% to 103.82%, with a coefficient of variation (CV) of 1.97% to 8.26%. Inter-batch accuracy ranged from 96.16% to 102.51%, with a CV of 4.62% to 8.91%. The visual detection range of the gold nanoparticle-labeled monoclonal antibody immunochromatographic strips was 50 to 200 ng/g. The method demonstrated excellent performance in actual vegetable samples, confirming its applicability across various matrices. This dual-method approach enables rapid screening of negative samples with gold test strips, followed by accurate quantitative analysis of positive samples using fluorescent test strips, thereby enhancing efficiency and addressing diverse detection needs. Consequently, this method holds significant market potential for practical applications.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/8/2602immunochromatographic (IC) testtime-resolved fluorescenceAuNPsprocymidonevegetables
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Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors
Sensors
immunochromatographic (IC) test
time-resolved fluorescence
AuNPs
procymidone
vegetables
title Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors
title_full Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors
title_fullStr Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors
title_full_unstemmed Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors
title_short Two Methods for Detecting PCM Residues in Vegetables Based on Paper-Based Sensors
title_sort two methods for detecting pcm residues in vegetables based on paper based sensors
topic immunochromatographic (IC) test
time-resolved fluorescence
AuNPs
procymidone
vegetables
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/8/2602
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