Bioaccumulation of hexavalent chromium in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)

Abstract The presence of chemical agents in natural systems and crops is alarming for the people's health due to the consumption of vegetables that, in some cases, absorb heavy metals (cadmium, copper, chromium, etc.). Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) prevails under oxidation conditions and depends o...

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Main Authors: Pedro Escudero‐Villa, Jéssica Núñez‐Sánchez, Leslie Núñez‐Sánchez, Diego Silva‐Merchán, Jenny Paredes‐Fierro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20057
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