Food Additives and Contaminants Part B,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 10
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2025
Rapid
urbanisation
has
increased
heavy
metal
pollution.
While
vegetables
are
vital
for
health,
rising
contamination
can
pose
significant
risks
that
need
attention.
To
evaluate
the
health
of
consuming
residents
in
Gansu
Province,
this
study
used
ICP-MS
to
determine
Pb
and
Cd
content
178
vegetable
samples
conduct
risk
assessments.
The
average
levels
were
0.104
0.014
mg/kg,
with
exceeding
Chinese
maximum
limits
8.4%
samples.
Deterministic
assessment
indicated
hazard
quotients
(HQs)
index
(HI)
below
1.
Probabilistic
assessments
consistent.
carcinogenic
(CR)
was
10-4.
CR
above
10-4
80.1%
males
82.4%
females.
Thus,
did
not
a
risk,
but
may
risk.
Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(10), С. 1983 - 1983
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023
The
impact
of
heavy
metal
presence
in
soil
on
cereal
crops
is
a
growing
concern,
posing
significant
challenges
to
global
food
security
and
environmental
sustainability.
Cereal
crops,
vital
sources
nutrition,
face
the
risk
contamination
with
toxic
metals
released
into
environment
through
human
activities.
This
paper
explores
key
aspects
requiring
thorough
investigation
foster
innovation
understand
intricate
interactions
between
cereals.
Visible
symptoms
physiological
changes
resulting
from
contamination,
such
as
chlorosis
stunted
growth,
demand
further
research
devise
targeted
mitigation
strategies
sustainable
agricultural
practices.
Root
barrier
formation,
mycorrhizal
symbiosis,
metal-binding
proteins
emerge
critical
defence
mechanisms
for
combating
stress,
offering
opportunities
developing
metal-tolerant
varieties.
Research
bioavailability
safety
implications
grains
safeguard
health.
reveals
that
multidisciplinary
collaboration
cutting-edge
technologies
are
essential
promoting
beyond
state
art
elucidating
mitigating
impacts
crops.
Genetic
breeding
approaches
show
promise
varieties,
while
agronomic
practices
amendments
can
reduce
toxicity.
Unravelling
complex
underlying
uptake
tolerance
agriculture
worldwide
Embracing
pollution
proactive
secure
resilient
future
amid
evolving
conditions.
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(12), С. 3060 - 3060
Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2023
Biotic
and
abiotic
stress
factors
are
pivotal
considerations
in
agriculture
due
to
their
potential
cause
crop
losses,
food
insecurity,
economic
repercussions.
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO
nanoparticles)
have
gained
substantial
attention
from
researchers
worldwide
for
capacity
alleviate
the
detrimental
impacts
of
both
biotic
on
plants,
concurrently
reducing
dependence
environmentally
harmful
chemicals.
This
article
provides
an
overview
methods
synthesizing
ZnO
nanoparticles,
encompassing
physical
vapor
deposition,
ball
milling,
hydrothermal
methods,
solvothermal
precipitation
microwave
microbial
synthesis,
plant-mediated
synthesis.
Additionally,
it
delves
into
absorption,
translocation,
biotransformation
pathways
within
plants.
The
emphasis
lies
elucidating
safeguard
plants
against
stress,
enhance
plant
performance,
modulate
various
processes.
also
offers
a
preliminary
exploration
mechanisms
underlying
tolerance
mediated
by
nanoparticles.
In
conclusion,
present
friendly
cost-effective
strategy
management,
paving
way
integration
nanotechnology
sustainable
agriculture.
opens
new
possibilities
leveraging
bolster
resilience
ever-changing
climate
conditions,
ensuring
global
security.
Environmental Challenges,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14, С. 100845 - 100845
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
study
aims
to
determine
the
amount
of
lead
exposure
and
investigate
health
hazards
linked
consumption
leafy
vegetables
contaminated
with
cadmium.
It
focuses
on
a
specific
case
conducted
in
southern
region
Northeast
Thailand.
Five
types
vegetables,
including
Chinese
kale,
cabbage,
lettuce,
parsley,
were
collected
from
Southern
The
vegetable
3,831
individuals
was
calculated.
results
showed
that
kale
had
highest
average
contamination
(0.009±0.015
mg/kg
DW),
followed
by
cabbage
(0.005±0.01
(0.004±0.003
lettuce
(0.003±0.003
parsley
(0.001±0.01
respectively.
evaluation
indicated
margin
safety
values
for
ranged
between
4.49731E-05
0.04550,
suggesting
no
major
risks.
Based
geographical
information,
lowest
altitude
95
meters
Warin
Chamrap
District
Ubon
Ratchathani
Province,
while
450
Pak
Chong
Chum
Klat,
Nakhon
Ratchasima
Province.
Therefore,
people
Thailand
should
be
encouraged
cultivate
their
own
based
season,
hydroponic
systems
utilized.
is
important
assess
monitor
levels
heavy
metals
intended
consumptions
potential
adverse
effects
environment
and,
consequently,
human
health.
When
choosing
it
advisable
consumers
exercise
prudence
choose
produce
sourced
reputable
cultivation
facilities.
Additionally,
prevent
accumulation
pollutants
could
result
long-term
effects,
prudent
vary
intake.
data
obtained
can
used
remediation
techniques
implement
control
measures
metal
vegetables.
