The presence of heavy metals in food is a threat to human health. Exposure to heavy metals
as a result of consumption of contaminated vegetables, as well as their toxicity, is a serious …

Soil influences human health in a variety of ways, with human health being linked to the
health of the soil. Historically, emphasis has been placed on the negative impacts that soils …

The arsenic occurrence in groundwater and the associated health impacts has been a
global issue for the last few decades. Chronic exposure to arsenic can cause skin lesions …

Accumulation of heavy metals in soil and agricultural products is of great concern as it not
only affects crop growth and yield but also food safety and marketability. The aim of the …

Chronic exposure to arsenic may be detrimental to health. We investigated the behaviour,
remediation and risk management of arsenic in Freiberg, Germany, characterized by past …

The addition of biochar, as shown in the literature, improves significantly the chemical and
physical soil properties and plant growth. This study examined the effect of biochar, compost …

With the rise in urban population comes a demand for solutions to offset environmental
problems caused by urbanization. Green infrastructure (GI) refers to engineered features …

The concept of phytomining is a natural extension of botanical prospecting and the study of
metal biochemistry and biogeography of metal hyperaccumulator plants. Some elements …

A systematic study of heavy metal levels, bioaccessibilities, and gastrointestinal cytotoxicity
in two popular consumed vegetables mint (Mentha spicata Linn.) and pea sprouts (Pisum …

Lead (Pb) exposure has long been recognized as a hazard to human health. Urban garden
soils often contain elevated levels of Pb, mainly from legacy sources, which is a main barrier …