Contamination by chemicals from the environment is a major global food safety issue,
posing a serious threat to human health. These chemicals belong to many groups, including …

Copper, zinc, manganese, iron, nickel and molybdenum are essential micronutrients for
plants. However, when present in excess they may damage the plant or decrease the quality …

The present study aimed to determine antioxidant, antimicrobial activities and oxidative
stress properties of the ethanol extracts of Mentha longifolia L. Hudson subsp. longifolia …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA to update its previous Opinion on nickel in
food and drinking water, taking into account new occurrence data, the updated benchmark …

Heavy metal and metalloid poisoning in the environment and food has piqued the public's
interest since it poses significant hazards to the ecological system and human health. In …

Environmental regulations were concerned with support in reaction to the enormous
ecological harm caused by mining in the past. Because mining, dumping, and tailings can …

The exchangeable sodium (Na+) in salt affected soils is a major constraint in potassium (K+)
availability to plants that disturb ion transport and inhibit plant growth, adversely. Salt …

Purpose At the global scale, gardening activities are often performed in urban areas with a
historical background of pollution. In this study, a participatory program was developed with …

The ability of seven herbaceous species (Hypericum perforatum L., Dactylis glomerata L.,
Plantago lanceolata L., Verbascum thapsus L., Picris hieracioides L., Cichorium intybus L …

Soil contamination represents a serious and significant issue, especially when it comes to
soil used in agricultural practices. This research was carried out in order to investigate the …