Uptake and translocation of heavy metals by medicinal plants growing around a waste dump site in Pretoria, South Africa
Joshua Oluwole Olowoyo,O. O. Okedeyi,Nqobile Monate Mkolo,Gladness Nteboheng Lion,S. T. R. Mdakane +4 more
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In this article, the uptake and translocation pattern of trace metals from two different plant species from a waste dump site in Pretoria, South Africa was investigated and the trace metal contents from different parts of these plants (leaf, stem and root) were determined by the use of ICP-OES.About:
This article is published in South African Journal of Botany.The article was published on 2012-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 71 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Trace metal.read more
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Heavy Metal Mixture Exposure and Effects in Developing Nations: An Update
Brilliance O. Anyanwu,Anthonet Ndidiamaka Ezejiofor,Zelinjo Nkeiruka Igweze,Orish Ebere Orisakwe +3 more
TL;DR: This review evaluates the public health effects of heavy metals and their mixtures in SSA and shows the extent and size of the problem posed by exposure to heavy metal mixturesIn regard to public health.
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Heavy metals in medicinal plant products — An African perspective
TL;DR: In this paper, the main areas in agriculture and production where heavy metal contamination may occur in African herbal products for toxic heavy metals are discussed. And the authors highlight the cultural uses and poisonings related to heavy metals in traditional medicines.
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Arsenic induced modulation of antioxidative defense system and brassinosteroids in Brassica juncea L.
TL;DR: The study highlig5895hted the significant uptake of arsenic ions by mustard plants and triggered the modulations of various stress markers like proteins, antioxidative enzymes, and MDA content.
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Investigation of Heavy Metal Level and Mineral Nutrient Status in Widely Used Medicinal Plants’ Leaves in Turkey: Insights into Health Implications
Ibrahim Ilker Ozyigit,Bahattin Yalçın,Senay Turan,Ibrahim Adnan Saracoglu,Sedat Karadeniz,Ibrahim Ertugrul Yalcin,Goksel Demir +6 more
TL;DR: Analyzing the heavy metal levels and mineral nutrient status of widely used medicinal plants in Turkey indicated that these plants could be contaminated with other metals and that genetic variations may influence accumulation of these elements at different contents.
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Profiling of heavy metal and pesticide residues in medicinal plants.
Narendra Kumar,Mahiya Kulsoom,Vertika Shukla,Dhananjay Kumar,Priyanka,Sanjeev Kumar,Jaya Tiwari,Neetu Dwivedi +7 more
TL;DR: Results showed that lead and chromium concentrations in the herbs were above the permissible limits set by WHO, and these herbs should be regularly checked for quality assurance before using raw or as a herbal formulation to avoid chronic exposure of metal and pesticides to human being.
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