oleracea and Brassica campestris) were assessed. Both vegetables are cultivated in a semi-
arid area which receives effluents from various sources. Leafy parts and tender stems are
used for human consumption as well as for farm animals as a source of nourishment.
However, the aim of the present study was to appraise the concentrations of trace metals in
different tissues of both vegetables at the time of harvesting when they become accessible to …