The contamination of food chain by toxic metals constitutes a major concern worldwide
because of human health potential risks. Amaranthus viridis (A. viridis) is one of the most …

Slender amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) has an excellent geographic adaptability to a wide
range of environmental conditions such as rapid growth, increased drought tolerance and …

Fruits and vegetable by-products such as peels, rinds, and seeds are the focus of functional
food research. By-products from jackfruit like seeds are functional foods/ingredients …

Background: The use of ripening agents to trigger uniform and quick ripening of banana
have been associated with heavy metal intoxication. Determining the levels of heavy metals …

Amaranthus viridis is a traditional leafy vegetable of the genus Amaranthus spp., which had
been consumed throughout history. The growth environment of amaranth can have a major …

Water pollution is a major threat to human population and dumping of pollutants into water
body result in rapid deterioration of water quality and affect the ecological balance in the …

Human health risk and phytoremediation of potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in the edible
vegetables have been widely discussed recently. This study aimed to determine the …

Les cultures maraichères jouent un rôle très important pour la sécurité alimentaire et la vie
socio-économique de la population de la ville de Kinshasa. Elles permettent …

Background: The use of ripening agents to trigger uniform and quick ripening of banana
have been associated with heavy metal intoxication. Determining the levels of heavy metals …

Due to the increasing awareness of the link between diet and health, the demand for healthy
foods such as leafy vegetables have increased over the recent decades. Among them …