Evaluation of mercury bioavailability to vegetables in the vicinity of cinnabar mine

Pelcová, Pavlína; Ridošková, Andrea; Hrachovinová, Jana; Grmela, Jan

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117092

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“…According to the curves of standard materials reported by Petranich et al (2022), the desorption temperature range of this second peak fits well with that of red cinnabar (α-HgS) from Idrija. This Hg form is considered the less mobile and bioavailable in soils (Gai et al, 2016;Pelcová et al, 2021) and its occurrence in our study area is likely the result of erosion and transport of α-HgS containing material from bottom sediments and riverbanks of the Idrijca River, where mining residues were directly discharged ( Žibret and Gosar, 2006). Due to the incomplete decomposition during roasting process, these residues can still contain a certain amount of α-HgS (Esbrí et al, 2010;Yin et al, 2013).…”

Section: Total Hg Concentration and Hg Speciation In Soilsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Gaseous mercury evasion from bare and grass-covered soils contaminated by mining and ore roasting (Isonzo River alluvial plain, Northeastern Italy)

Floreani

Zappella

Faganeli

et al. 2023

Environmental Pollution

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Section: Total Hg Concentration and Hg Speciation In Soilsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Gaseous mercury evasion from bare and grass-covered soils contaminated by mining and ore roasting (Isonzo River alluvial plain, Northeastern Italy)

Floreani

Zappella

Faganeli

et al. 2023

Environmental Pollution

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“…The presence of non-carcinogenic risks is often judged in conjunction with THQ intake. Pelcová et al assessed the health risk of Hg pollution in the edible parts of various crops to determine the accumulation rule and accumulation capacity of various crops and gave the planting guidance according to the EDI and THQ value [ 23 ]. In China, the single-factor pollution index method was used to evaluate the pollution degree of heavy metals in soil.…”

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Chromium Contamination and Health Risk Assessment of Soil and Agricultural Products in a Rural Area in Southern China

Yu²,

Wang

et al. 2022

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With the rapid development of industry, chromium (Cr) pollutants accumulate constantly in the soil, causing severe soil Cr pollution problems. Farmland Cr pollution hurts the safety of agricultural production and indirectly affects human health and safety. However, the current situation of Cr pollution in farmland soil and crops has not been detailed enough. In this study, the evaluation of Cr potential risk in soil-crop systems was conducted in a rural area that was affected by industry and historic sewage irrigation. Ten different crops and rhizosphere soils were sampled from four fields. The results showed that Cr contents in farmland soil exceeded the national standard threshold in China (>21.85%), and the Cr content in edible parts of some agricultural products exceeded that too. According to the PCA and relation analysis, the Cr accumulation in edible parts showed a significant correlation with soil Cr contents and available potassium contents. Except for water spinach, the target hazard quotient (THQ) of the other crops was lower than 1.0 but the carcinogenic health risks all exceeded the limits. The carcinogenic risks (CR) of different types of crops are food crops > legume crops > leafy vegetable crops and root-tuber crops. A comprehensive assessment revealed that planting water spinach in this area had the highest potential risk of Cr pollution. This study provided a scientific and reliable approach by integrating soil environmental quality and agricultural product security, which helps evaluate the potential risk of Cr in arable land more efficiently and lays technical guidelines for local agricultural production safety.

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Mercury Contamination in Food—An Overview

Uddin,

Khanom,

Islam

2023

Environmental Science and Engineering

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Evaluation of mercury bioavailability to vegetables in the vicinity of cinnabar mine

Cited by 7 publications

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Gaseous mercury evasion from bare and grass-covered soils contaminated by mining and ore roasting (Isonzo River alluvial plain, Northeastern Italy)

Gaseous mercury evasion from bare and grass-covered soils contaminated by mining and ore roasting (Isonzo River alluvial plain, Northeastern Italy)

Chromium Contamination and Health Risk Assessment of Soil and Agricultural Products in a Rural Area in Southern China

Mercury Contamination in Food—An Overview

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