Soil plays a fundamental role in food safety and the adverse effects of contaminants like
heavy metal (loid) s on crop quality have threatened human health. Therefore, it is important …

Heavy metals (HMs) are among the most dangerous environmental variables for a variety of
life forms, including crops. Accumulation of HMs in consumables and their subsequent …

The first national-scale assessment of lead (Pb) contamination in agricultural soils across
China was conducted based on> 1900 articles published between 1979 and 2016. Pb …

Soil pollution by heavy metals is a major concern in agricultural area. Potential impact of
heavy metals in agricultural soil on human health by accumulating in food chain …

As global copper demand surges, it's vital to conduct a thorough analysis of metal
concentrations in the agricultural soils of mining districts. This is especially pertinent for the …

In view of the continuous increment of industrial residues, the risk associated with chemical
toxicity in the environment has piqued the interest of researchers in pursuit of an alternative …

The subject of our research was to assess the suitability of maize grown in lead-
contaminated soil for energy purposes. Lead is toxic to the natural environment. Therefore …

Potentially toxic elements (PTE) are considered to be dangerous threats, both for human
health and the environment. Here, the contamination level, sources, and ecological risks …

Secondary lead smelting is a widespread industrial activity which has exacerbated Pb or Cd
contamination of soil and water across the world. Soil physicochemical properties, soil …

Soil contamination with heavy metals due to the application of fertilizers and biocides in
agricultural activities is a potential threat for human health through the food chain. The …