[Toxicological and hygienic evaluation of potatoes grown with the use of a pesticide croneton].

Biological action of potato grown with the use of two forms of pesticide croneton (emulsion concentrate and granulate) was studied in female rats. Sensitive biochemical and physiological tests revealed certain changes in the function of the liver and cardiovascular system in the animals that were fed with potato treated with 50% emulsion concentrate. With regard to the organoleptic properties of both potato samples the authors have recommended 10% granulate of croneton for agricultural practice. The hygienic regulation - the maximum permissible level of the pesticide in potato has been validated.