Copper (Cu) is an essential element for humans and plants when present in lesser amount,
while in excessive amounts it exerts detrimental effects. There subsists a narrow difference …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals, although controversial
for different plant species. There exists a narrow line between essential, beneficial and toxic …

Nigeria is one of the most populated black nation in the world with a population of about 170
million. Over the years, potable water source which is one of the basic essential …

Metal contamination in agricultural soils is of increasing concern due to food safety issues
and potential health risks. Accumulation of Heavy and trace metals in vegetables occur by …

This investigation was conducted to survey the levels of some heavy metals such as
cadmium, lead, chromium, nickel and cobalt in domestic cultivated and imported rice sold on …

A trend toward the use of traditional and herbal medicines has developed nowadays, and
there is a growing concern regarding them being polluted with heavy metals. This study …

Non-essential metal contamination is a common issue worldwide. In the last decades, the
primary contamination sources have been associated mainly with anthropogenic activities …

With rapid urbanization and large-scale industrial activities, modern human populations are
being increasingly subjected to chronic environmental heavy metal exposures. Elemental …

This work investigated six heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Zn, Cd, Ni and Cu) accumulation in five
popular leafy vegetables: Telferia occidentalis (fluted pumpkin), Talinum triangulare …

In the current study, the concentration of heavy metals including lead (Pb), chromium (Cr),
cadmium (Cd), and aluminum (Al) in commonly instant noodles consumed in Iran (either …