An investigation on the lead and cadmium content in vegetables and irrigating water in some farms in Gorgan, Iran

Aims: The objective of this study is to investigate the levels of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in the vegetables from the farms of Gorgan, Iran, and compare them with the permissible levels proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) standard. Materials...

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Main Authors: Ali Shahryari, Yousef Dadban Shehamat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.ijehe.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9183;year=2012;volume=1;issue=1;spage=12;epage=12;aulast=Shahryari