The assessment of heavy metal (oid) concentrations in agricultural soil holds significant
importance due to its impact on crop safety and quality, as well as the potential risks it poses …

Toxicity with heavy metals has proven to be a significant hazard with several health
problems linked to it. Heavy metals bioaccumulate in living organisms, pollute the food …

Agriculture encompasses both plant growing (agronomy, horticulture, and forestry) and
animal husbandry. Aquaculture is the aquatic embodiment of agriculture. Lagoons are the …

Artisanal petroleum refining (APR) is often the use of rudimentary equipment to process
crude oil into different products. APR is rampant in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria and is …

Pollution spread throughout terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and many remain
transported around the globe by air transport. Furthermore, food as well as production …

Background: Today, pollution is a serious issue that threatens the health of billions of
people, weakens the economic security of nations, and is to blame for a significant portion of …

Industrial and urban development are contributing to an increase in global environmental
degradation. Therefore, the release of heavy metals from mining-related operations into …

Herbal medicine practices are as old as human history. Plants have been used to treat and
manage different disease conditions in different parts of the world since time immemorial …

Background: Gold mining activities in Osun State, Nigeria, have led to significant
environmental changes that may pose health risks to both miners and non-miners in the …

The use of herbal medicines and herbal products has significantly increased in recent times
and contributes to the socioeconomic sustainability of the rural and suburban populace. The …