Phytotoxicity of radionuclides: A review of sources, impacts and remediation strategies
Various anthropogenic activities and natural sources contribute to the presence of
radioactive materials in the environment, posing a serious threat to phytotoxicity …
radioactive materials in the environment, posing a serious threat to phytotoxicity …
Occurrence and remediation of naturally occurring radioactive materials in Nigeria: a review
It is commonly believed that radioactive pollution originates mainly from anthropogenic
activities, yet studies have revealed that naturally occurring radioactive materials account for …
activities, yet studies have revealed that naturally occurring radioactive materials account for …
The plant transfer factor of natural radionuclides and the soil radiation hazard of some crops
In the present study, the transfer factors of the natural radionuclides 238 U, 232 Th, and 40 K
were estimated for several crops cultivated in farms in the suburbs of Baghdad and one farm …
were estimated for several crops cultivated in farms in the suburbs of Baghdad and one farm …
[PDF][PDF] Radionuclide transfer factors of staple foods and its health risks in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
GO Avwiri, CP Ononugbo… - International Journal of …, 2021 - seahipublications.org
Ingestion of food crops grown in a contaminated soil can be a source of human exposure to
radioactive elements such as 226Ra, 232Th and 40K which can lead to internal radiation …
radioactive elements such as 226Ra, 232Th and 40K which can lead to internal radiation …
[PDF][PDF] Transfer of natural radionuclides from soil to plants in Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Natural radioactivity and its corresponding gamma radiation exposure demonstrate
geological and geographical dependence. Such materials exist at varying levels in different …
geological and geographical dependence. Such materials exist at varying levels in different …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of radium equivalent activity and total annual effective dose in cassava cultivated around Ewekoro cement factory
OO Adewoyin, M Omeje, C Omonhinmin… - Journal of Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, cassava tubers cultivated in the Ewekoro cement area were investigated with
the aid of Hyper Pure Germanium (HPGe) detector in order to assess the radionuclide …
the aid of Hyper Pure Germanium (HPGe) detector in order to assess the radionuclide …
Determining the natural radioactivity of spices widely used in Iraq
NF Kadhim, HNB Khalaf, HA Hassan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of present work is measuring the natural radioactivity of uranium-238, thorium-232
and potassium-40 in some spice samples that widely use in Iraq. Based on these …
and potassium-40 in some spice samples that widely use in Iraq. Based on these …
Distribution dynamics and descriptive statistical analysis of radionuclides in the farmland soils near mining areas in Southwestern Nigeria
Human exposure to ionizing radiation in the environment is mainly due to naturally occurring
radionuclides in the soils, building materials and rocks, but the level may vary depending on …
radionuclides in the soils, building materials and rocks, but the level may vary depending on …
Radiological Analysis of Cassava Samples From a Coal Mining Area in Enugu State Nigeria
Cassava holds a vital position as a staple food in Nigeria, forming a significant portion of the
daily diet for the population. Unfortunately, food intake can serve as a pathway for …
daily diet for the population. Unfortunately, food intake can serve as a pathway for …
Natural and artificial radioactivity levels in the agricultural soil of lands near the Al-Kasak oil refinery, northern Iraq
Using a high-purity germanium detector (HPGe), the natural and artificial radioactivity in soil
samples taken from agricultural regions near the Al-Kasak oil refinery were examined …
samples taken from agricultural regions near the Al-Kasak oil refinery were examined …