Arsenic is classified as a heavy metalloid. Small amounts of arsenic can be found in the
environment naturally, but human activity constantly increases the amount of arsenic in the …

Sažetak Arsenic uptake by plants is species-specific and its level in terrestrial plants of
uncontaminated sites ranged from 0.009 to 1.5 mg/kg. Plants with high metal or metalloid …

Contamination of soil with arsenic is one of the major causes of the presence of arsenic in
drinking water. To understand and manage the risk posed by soil arsenic it is essential to …

Arsenic in Plants Comprehensive resource detailing the chemistry, toxicity and impact of
arsenic in plants, and solutions to the problem Arsenic in Plants: Uptake, Consequences …

Negative impacts caused by arsenic (As) in soils and waters have attracted public interest
due to contamination of ecosystems and human populations dwelling in the vicinity of its …

Arsenic is a non-essential element in plant nutrition. However, As was detected in many
agricultural plants, where it may pose a serious health hazard for next members of the food …

Arsenic contamination has increased due to several environmental and anthropogenic
activities. It is considered a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer …

Arsenic (As), a naturally occurring nonessential metalloid, has a potential to affect plant and
human health negatively. It enters the environment by mineralization of rocks and by …

Arsenic is a hazardous and carcinogenic metalloid present in nature as a consequence of
volcanic and anthropogenic activities. It is a risk for human health mainly due to its presence …

Arsenic is widely distributed in the soil, water, air and all living matters. Presently arsenic
pollution through food-chain contamination is a major health concern worldwide. It poses …