Arsenic (As) elevation in paddy soils will have a negative impact on both the yield and grain
quality of rice (Oryza sativa L.). The mechanistic understanding of As uptake, translocation …

Arsenic in rice grain is dominated by two species: the carcinogen inorganic arsenic (the sum
of arsenate and arsenite) and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA). Rice is the dominant source of …

Abstract In Zamfara state, Nigeria, rice is cultivated in fields contaminated with Pb (lead) from
artisanal and illicit mining activities. Rice grown in such contaminated agricultural areas …

Arsenic (As) is one of the most toxic metalloids, released to environment from both natural
and anthropogenic sources. Among different species of As, inorganic As (iAs) is more toxic …

Rice is a significant source of arsenic (As) exposure. The accumulation of the plant depends
on several factors, including environmental conditions and genetic factors. The differences …

Rice is the principal food in many countries for billions of people and one of the most
consumed cereals in the world. The rice plant has the ability to bioaccumulate essential and …

Toxic elements, essential elements and other elements were determined in Brazilian rice by
inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The levels of As and Cd ranged …

The common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris (L.) is one of the most important sources of protein
worldwide. Bean consumption has increased in Nigeria particularly due to exorbitant cost of …

Arsenic (As) is a major environmental contaminant that affects the plant, animal, and human
life. It is obtained from the earth's crust and finds its use in industrial, cosmetic, agricultural …

Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous and naturally occurring metalloid that poses significant
carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic health risks to human. Apart from drinking water, food is …