In recent years, heavy metal pollution in farmlands has become increasingly serious
because of human activities such as metal smelting, sewage irrigation, and road traffic in …

This study investigated the accumulation of As, Cd, and Pb in 16 wheat cultivars and the
associated health risks for the inhabitants of Jiyuan, China. The results indicated that the …

In order to identify the contamination and health risks of heavy metals in agricultural soils, a
total of 56 surface soil samples (0-20 cm) were collected around a Pb-Zn smelter in Yunnan …

Topsoil and supporting crop samples around a mining area were collected in Longyan City,
and the total amounts and speciation of Pb, Cd, and As in the samples were determined …

Heavy metals (HMs) may cause deleterious effects on human health due to the ingestion of
food grain grown in contaminated soils. Concentrations of HMs (Hg, As, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn …

Soil pollution by heavy metals can cause continuing damage to ecosystems and the human
body. In this study, we collected nine fresh topsoil samples and 18 maize samples (including …

Nandan County is famous for its mining of nonferrous metals. In order to investigate the
effects of mining activities on the soil and rice and to evaluate the health risk of the exposure …

In order to explore the distribution characteristics of heavy metal contamination of farmland
soil surrounding Luancheng town, Shijiazhuang City, Henan province, the concentrations of …

Heavy metal (loid) pollution poses a serious threat to the health and habitability of
ecosystems worldwide. This study aims to investigate the concentration, pollution degree …

Heavy metal pollution in farmland soil can affect the growth, development, and yield of
vegetable crops, as well as the quality and taste of vegetables, and can be continuously …