Heavy metals assessment in water, soil, vegetables and their associated health risks via consumption of vegetables, District Kasur, Pakistan
Article Highlights Heavy metals distribution in this study area is under the impact of urbanization, industrialized and agricultural activities. BCF showed the transfer of Fe and Hg from soil to edible parts of vegetables. TCR for As, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb shows the toxicological risk in this region.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2021-04-01
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| Series: | SN Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04547-y |