Increased environmental pollution, urbanization, and a wide variety of anthropogenic
activities have led to the release of toxic pollutants into the environment, including heavy …

Vegetables represent a major source of Ni exposure. Environmental contamination and
cultural practices can increase Ni amount in tomato posing significant risk for human health …

Heavy metal pollution has become one of the most threats that can endanger human health
due to accumulation and consumption of fruits. Our study was aimed to evaluate …

The study evaluated the effect of artificially ripened tropical banana (musa. spp) using
calcium carbide (CaC 2) as an ripening agent. Sub-lethal levels; 0 g/kg, 1 g/kg, 5 g/kg and …

Due to fast urbanization, industrialization, the metal industry, improper waste disposal, and
chemicals associated with agricultural activities (fertilizers, pesticides), potentially toxic …

Decentralized agriculture, improper monitoring of cultivation conditions, and leaching of
contaminants into lands led to the contamination of crops with various potentially toxic …

This study examined the heavy metal level of canned milk consumed in Calabar, Cross
River State, as well as the health risks linked to it. Peak Milk, Three Crown, Coast, Nunu …

Edible plants samples were analysed for non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic human health
risks. The elements nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr) and …

The present study investigated the level of heavy metals in selected fruits sold commonly in
Jos, Nigeria. The fresh fruits (Avocado pear, Black currant, Egg Plant, Golden melon, and …

Abstract In Gilgit-Baltistan, urbanization, transportation, unplanned small-scale industry,
kitchen waste, inorganic fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, and weedicides contribute to …