The uptake of nickel and chromium from irrigation water by potatoes, carrots and onions

The uptake and bioaccumulation of heavy metals by food plants, their effects on plants nutrients, and associated health risk: a review

“…Generally, heavy metals have the capability to migrate from polluted soil to plant tissues (Stasinos and Zabetakis 2013). Toxic metals can accumulate in different plant organs; however, the accumulation rate varies from organ to organ (McLaughlin et al 1999;Wagner 1993), and some organs accumulate more than others.…”

“…Biological organisms are incapable to degrade metals because of their nonbiodegradable nature and long half-life, and they persist in their body parts and environment leading to health hazards (Amaral and Rodrigues 2005;Nabulo et al 2011). Heavy metals have the capability to move from contaminated soil and water and bioaccumulate in vegetables causing health risks (Stasinos and Zabetakis 2013;Rattan et al 2005;Khan et al 2015).…”

Zinc, copper, nickel, and arsenic monitoring in natural streams using in-situ iron–manganese oxide coated stream pebbles

“…Metals such as zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), and arsenic (As) are harmful to humans, aquatic plants, and animals at elevated concentrations in water, soils, and rocks (Dangleben et al, 2013;Liu et al, 2009;Stasinos and Zabetakis, 2013;Wang et al, 2011). The maximum contaminant limit (MCL) for As is 10 μg/L and the maximum contaminant limit goal (MCLG) for Cu is 1.3 mg/L (Environmental Protection Agency, 2009).…”

Industrial pollution, spatial stigma and economic decline: the case of Asopos river basin through the lens of local small business owners

“…The pollution of the Asopos river basin raised the profile of the area's quality of life and health threats, particularly within the media and among environmental lobbying groups 3 , taking into account that Cr(VI) has been recognized as a substance possibly carcinogenic to humans (Linos et al, 2011;Karagiannis et al, 2015) and that the surface and underground water pollution has been found to contaminate crops (mainly carrots, potatoes and onions) cultivated in the area (Economou-Eliopoulos et al 2011;Stasinos and Zabetakis, 2013). For example, the river's red water, the result of its high levels of Cr(VI) gained international attention from a number of US environmental advocacy groups including Friends of the Earth.…”