Accumulation of Trace Metals in Fruits from Mango and <i>Syzygium guineense</i> Growing in Residential Households from a Contaminated District of Lubumbashi (DR Congo): Is Fruit Consumption at Risk?

Accumulation of Trace Metals in Fruits from Mango and <i>Syzygium guineense</i> Growing in Residential Households from a Contaminated District of Lubumbashi (DR Congo): Is Fruit Consumption at Risk?

Copper smelting has been a source of soil contamination with trace metals in Penga Penga (Lubumbashi). The residents are exposed to trace metal ingestion, and planting trees is challenging in such soil conditions. Nevertheless, planting trees in former household dumps or using various types of amend...

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Main Authors: Serge Langunu, Precis Mpia Imanda Imabo, Benie Bibi Fwanda, Jacques Kilela Mwanasomwe, Gilles Colinet, Mylor Ngoy Shutcha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
Lubumbashi
trace metal
pollution
accumulation
safe weekly consumption
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/11/7/620

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