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The aim of this study is to measure the levels of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cd and Pb) found in common vegetables (parsley, carrot, onion, lettuce, cucumber and green beans) grown in contaminated mining areas compared with those grown in reference clear area and to determine their potential detrimental effects via calculation of the daily metal intake (DImetal) and Target Hazard Quotients (THQ) for normal daily consumption of these vegetables, for male and female gender.
| Authors: | Monica Harmanescu, Liana M Alda, Despina M Bordean, Ioan Gogoasa, Iosif Gergen | |
| Journal: | Chemistry Central Journal | |
| Volume: | 5 | |
| Issue: | 1 | |
| Year: | 2011 | |
| Pages: | 64 | |
| DOI: | 10.1186/1752-153X-5-64 | |
| Publication date: | 22-10-2011 |
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