The presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in crops can directly/indirectly affect
consumers' health. The contamination of apple as one of the most consumed fruits with …

The interest in and establishment of urban gardens and food forests has been growing in
recent years. Food production in urban environments has its challenges, however …

Background Transfer of metals from soil to plant is a possible route of contamination for the
food chain. This investigation focused on the occurrence of 40 elements in the “Red Apple of …

This study assessed the contamination and human health risks of metals in selected fruits
and vegetables from Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria. Sixty samples from selected markets …

The paper presents the chemical composition of the fruits of three apple cultivars (Jonagold
Decosta, Red Idared and Gala Schnitzer Schniga) fertilized with three treatment: T $ _ {1} …

One of the main issues for sustainable global development with high priority is food security.
The negative effects of contaminants on crop quality have threatened both food security and …

Foraging and wild herbalism are important elements of the edible green infrastructure which
could, by design, enhance the urban framework of the edible city. Despite recent attention to …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the macro-and micro essential and non-essential
minerals in apple fruits collected from farmland in Wollega, Chencha, Ankober (Ethiopia) …

Large quantities of agrochemicals are regularly applied in coffee farms to control pests and
diseases and provide adequate nutrients to boost yields. Agrochemicals have varied …

This article deals with the problem of environmental pollution with heavy metals as one of
the most acute environmental problems of our time. The survey presents the results of …