Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 1016 - 1016
Published: March 30, 2023
The
accumulation
of
heavy
metals
in
the
environment
is
one
most
significant
environmental
problems
due
to
potential
risk
human
and
animal
health.
aim
this
study
was
analyze
influence
distance
from
industrial
zone
on
metal
content
soil
vegetative
parts
wheat.
A
field
experiment
with
four
wheat
genotypes
conducted
area
city
Pancevo,
Serbia,
at
three
locations
different
distances
zone.
By
atomic
absorption
spectrophotometry
(AAS),
concentrations
five
(Zn,
Pb,
Cr,
Cu,
Cd)
were
determined
highest
total
Zn,
Cd
(72.5,
27.3,
26.2,
0.3
mg
kg−1,
respectively)
found
location
closest
zone,
while
Pb
(28.9
kg−1)
recorded
a
that
immediate
vicinity
road.
Heatmap
correlations
PCA
analysis
show
relationship
between
plant.
Genotype
Pobeda
had
lowest
root
all
analyzed
stem.
translocation
factor
genotype
Apache,
which
Cu
bioaccumulation
established
for
(0.86
1.93).
obtained
results
indicate
ecological
difference
studied
opens
new
aspects
breeding
programs.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 189 - 189
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Soil
contamination,
including
in
rice
fields,
arises
from
a
variety
of
natural
processes
and
anthropogenic
activities,
leading
to
an
accumulation
heavy
metals.
While
extensive
research
has
addressed
the
bioaccumulation
metals
rice,
only
limited
systematic
reviews
have
examined
their
specific
impact
on
morpho-physiological
traits
plants.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
synthesis
current
studies
detailing
cultivars,
types
investigated,
study
designs,
sampling
locations,
experimental
sites
while
systematically
analyzing
morphological
physiological
responses
cultivars
metal
stress.
Studies
show
that
generally
exhibit
decline
under
exposure.
Physiologically,
tend
decreased
total
chlorophyll
carotenoid
levels,
along
with
increased
levels
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
hydrogen
peroxide
(H₂O₂),
antioxidant
enzymes
such
as
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
peroxidase
(POD),
catalase
(CAT),
ascorbate
(APX),
proline.
These
findings
suggest
plant
genotype,
type
metal,
intensity
stress
significantly
modulate
highlighting
critical
areas
for
further
tolerance
cultivars.
International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 32
Published: June 1, 2023
The
potential
toxicity
of
heavy
metals
in
cosmetics
is
becoming
a
serious
threat
to
human
beings
day
by
day.
Apart
from
its
economic
and
beneficial
uses,
issues
are
parallel
many
aspects.
Though
the
increasing
production
associated
with
global
needs,
health
cannot
be
ignored.
Necessary
steps
required
control
unnecessary
concentrations
including
lead,
cadmium,
copper,
cobalt,
chromium,
nickel,
zinc,
arsenic,
manganese,
mercury
branded
non-branded
(spurious)
cosmetic
products.
Some
deliberately
added
as
ingredients
products,
while
others
found
impurities
raw
materials.
concentration
these
adulterated
products
higher
than
prescribed
limit
set
WHO,
United
States
Food
Drug
Administration
(USFDA),
hence
their
high
dosage
major
concern
compromised.
Considering
it
important
regularly
examine
ensure
that
they
safe
for
use.
Herein,
amount
various
samples
available
markets
different
countries
have
been
reviewed
systematically.
Further,
this
study,
data
on
were
extracted
studies
carried
out
at
intervals
2000–2023.
Overall
findings
indicate
total
detrimental
consumers.
Therefore,
quality
measures
must
imposed
metal
according
regulatory
limits.
Minerals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1300 - 1300
Published: Oct. 8, 2023
This
pioneering
study
utilizes
Flame
Atomic
Absorption
Spectroscopy
(FAAS)
and
Picosecond
Laser-Induced
Breakdown
(Ps-LIBS)
to
quantify
heavy
metal
contents
in
samples
of
Lactuca
sativa
L.
Trifolium
alexandrinum
collected
from
Banha
Giza,
Egypt
for
the
first
time.
In
order
enhance
performance
Ps-LIBS,
laser
parameters
were
carefully
optimized.
Expressly,
energy
was
set
100
±
5%
J/cm²,
pulse
duration
calibrated
170
picoseconds,
1064
nm
Nd:
YAG
pulses
employed.
optimization
facilitated
creation
linear
LIBS
calibration
curves,
a
crucial
element
ensuring
precise
elemental
quantification
bolstering
overall
analytical
reliability.
The
assessment
pollution
indices
revealed
concerningly
high
levels
copper,
nickel,
cadmium
consistently
across
all
sites.
also
demonstrated
multiple
metals’
bioaccumulation
factors
(>1),
further
underscoring
potential
health
risks
associated
with
contents.
Given
these
findings,
it
is
imperative
recommend
constructing
dedicated
wastewater
treatment
facility
address
Al
Mansouria
village’s
environmental
challenges
Giza
governorate.
