Contamination of staple crops by heavy metals in Sibaté, Colombia

Contamination of staple crops by heavy metals in Sibaté, Colombia

Heavy metal contamination in water resources, soil, and food sources is an issue that compromises food safety in Sibaté, Colombia. In the present study concentration of heavy metals [HMs], such as Cu, As, Pb, Cr, Zn, Co, Cd and Ni, present in vegetables included in the typical Colombian diet were me...

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Main Authors: María F. Lizarazo, César D. Herrera, Crispín A. Celis, Luis M. Pombo, Aníbal A. Teherán, Luis G. Piñeros, Sandra P. Forero, Javier R. Velandia, Fabio E. Díaz, William A. Andrade, Oscar E. Rodríguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-07-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Heavy metals
Vegetables
Atomic absorption
Food safety
Public health
Agricultural soil science
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020310562

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