Trace element contamination in soils of vegetable fields can threat public health. Seven
potential toxic elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in suburban vegetable soils of …

The trace elements contamination of agricultural soils near petrochemical industry
complexes is a concern due to the risk of accumulating in food systems and subsequently …

For this study, we collected a total of 77 topsoil samples from urban, suburban, and rural
gradients in the Urumqi city area in northwest China and analyzed their concentrations of …

This study investigated the spatial distribution, sources, and health risks of heavy metals (As,
Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in agricultural topsoils in Fuxin, China. One-hundred and …

Intense industrial activities could result in massive accumulations of trace elements in the
soil and risk the terrestrial ecosystems and human health. A total of 119 topsoil samples from …

Comprehensive analysis of spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of potentially toxic
elements (PTEs) in soils of China, and associated driving mechanism and health risks is …

Peri-urban vegetable field plays an essential role in providing vegetables for local residents.
Because of its particularity, it is affected by both industrial and agricultural activities which …

To analyze the concentration, spatial distribution patterns, and ecological risks of heavy
metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, As, Cu, Ni and Co), 272 topsoil samples (0–20 cm) were collected from …

Abstract Knowledge from the negative impacts of the counties' anthropogenic activities on
soil pollution was of great significance in China, and valuable information was urgently …

The presence of toxic elements in agricultural soils from anthropogenic activities is a
potential threat to human health through the food chain. In this study, the concentration of …