Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XI
Written by Nicoleta Olimpia VRÎNCEANU, Dumitru Marian MOTELICĂ, Mihaela COSTEA, Bogdan OPREA, Georgiana PLOPEANU, Vera CARABULEA, Veronica TĂNASE, Mihaela PREDA
Many previous studies have reported high levels of cadmium content in soils and vegetation from area affected by historical contamination in Copșa Mică area. Furthermore, cadmium can be slowly and consistently transferred from contaminated soils into food crops increasing Cd exposure to human beings in the long-term through the food chain. Regarding individual gardens from contaminated area, humans can be exposed via ingestion/inhalation of soil particles and consumption of contaminated vegetables. Therefore, this study attempts to quantify quality and safety of some leafy vegetables grown in individual gardens from contaminated area, Copșa Mică. The cadmium contents in leafy vegetables were positively correlated to total contents of cadmium in soil. Additionally, models were developed to predict the accumulation of Cd in different leafy vegetables (parsley, celery and lettuce) based on cadmium content in soils. The results of this study are important to estimate the Cd accumulation in vegetables from individual gardens, while also improving the safety of foodstuff produced in contaminated areas.
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