Silybum marianum L. Gaertn. or milk thistle is an energy-produced weed that has been
shown to be tolerant of heavy metal-contaminated soils. In the present study, its cultivation …

In Mediterranean contaminated soils the weed Silybum marianum L.(Gaertn.) was cultivated
in a two-year pot experiment. The study included two soils, from a rural and an urban area of …

Due to the elevated levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the environment, we
measured the PTE concentration in topsoils at a distance of 500, 1000, and 2000 m from 3 …

Road deposited sediments (RDS) are important sinks of potentially toxic elements (PTEs),
which may have a significant impact on human health. A systematic review of published …

The excessive accumulation of heavy metals, particularly lead (Pb) in agricultural soils, is a
growing problem worldwide and needs urgent attention. This study aimed to prepare green …

Lead poisoning is a serious environmental health problem in every country in the world.
Exposure to lead results in neurocognitive and behavioral changes, has adverse effects on …

This study investigates potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the surface sediments of the
Abdal River system, a critical water source for Samsun province, Türkiye, due to the …

This study presents an analysis of soil contamination caused by Ni, Zn, Cd, Cu, and Pb at
municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, with a focus on ecological risk assessment. The …

The accumulation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in agricultural soils is of particular
concern in China, while its status, ecological risks, and human health hazards have been …

Globally, the widespread use of antibiotics in intensive animal farming has contributed to
their increased environmental burden. Notably, data and knowledge on these contaminants …