Occurrence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in tomato crop: a threat to public health
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-020-05578-2
Abstract: The presence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in higher concentrations in irrigation water and crops are two major concerns in developing and underdeveloped countries. The assessment and monitoring of these environmental contaminants in fruit… read more here.
Keywords: pesticide residues; water; metals pesticide; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Comparative study on the nutrients, heavy metals and pesticide composition of some locally produced and marketed rice varieties in Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.11.100
Abstract: The nutrients, heavy metals and pesticide concentrations of an imported (Gold) and three locally produced and marketed rice varieties (Samples B-mass, C-R8 and D-CP) in Nigeria were investigated using standard techniques. All the rice varieties… read more here.
Keywords: rice; locally produced; rice varieties; metals pesticide ... See more keywords
[Survey of Arsenic/Heavy Metals and Pesticide Residues in Edible Insects for Human Consumption or Supplied in Japan].
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DOI: 10.3358/shokueishi.63.136
Abstract: Arsenic (As) and heavy metals (Cd, Hg, Pb, and Cu) and pesticide residues in 14 edible insects were investigated. The maximum levels of elements were 6.15 for As, 0.82 for Cd, 0.50 for Hg, 0.67… read more here.
Keywords: pesticide residues; insects; arsenic heavy; heavy metals ... See more keywords