The Effects of Irrigation with Diverse Wastewater Sources on Heavy Metal Accumulation in Kinnow and Grapefruit Samples and Health Risks from Consumption

This study aimed to assess the concentrations of Pb, Cr, Cd, and Ni in the edible parts of grapefruit and kinnow fruit irrigated with sewage water, tube-well water, and canal water. Preparation of the samples used in the study for metal analysis was carried out by the wet acid digestion method. Atom...

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Main Authors: Zafar Iqbal Khan, Rehan Haider, Kafeel Ahmad, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Naunain Mehmood, Hafsa Memona, Shahzad Akhtar, Ilker Ugulu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/19/3480