Excessive levels of chloramphenicol and manganese have been detected in the soil: Rosselkhoznadzor is investigating the contamination.

The soil was analyzed for agrochemical and chemico-toxicological parameters, including pesticides and nitrates.

During the expertise, laboratory employees discovered that some samples contained excessive levels of the herbicide clomazone and manganese, as well as the presence of parasite eggs and larvae. The positive results make up 7.8% of the total number of samples checked.

Information about the identified discrepancies was entered into the "Vesta" system and transmitted to the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of the Amur Region and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

“Herbicides containing clomazone are used to control weeds in the soil. Clomazone has restrictions in crop rotation, indicating its toxicity to the soil. Exceeding the permissible level of clomazone leads to growth delay and plant suppression. In areas where clomazone content is exceeded, plants do not show signs of life,” experts of the department reminded.

As for manganese, its excess content causes a slowdown in crop growth and development, and can also lead to plant death. The element is most toxic in conditions of increased humidity.