Enrichment, Bioaccumulation and Health Risks of Trace Metals in Soils and Leafy Vegetables Grown on the Banks of the Ugandan Lifeline River, River Rwizi

Enrichment, Bioaccumulation and Health Risks of Trace Metals in Soils and Leafy Vegetables Grown on the Banks of the Ugandan Lifeline River, River Rwizi

Urban vegetable farming in wetlands and riverbanks are common features of Ugandan cities. However, urbanization has led to various anthropogenic activities that can lead to the pollution of water resources, enrichment of pollutants in soils and, consequently, pollutant bioaccumulation in edible tiss...

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Main Authors: Deus R. Rutehenda, Christopher Adaku, Timothy Omara, Christopher Angiro, Emmanuel Ntambi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:World
Subjects:
trace metals
human health risks
soil contamination
life-line river
road river
cancer risk
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4060/5/1/8

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