Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Institute of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, Punjab-56300, Pakistan

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• Research Article   
  Physiological Analysis and Contamination of Heavy Metal Contents in Vegetables and Fruits Irrigated with Wastewater
  Author(s): Swati Singh Chandel*, Amar Singh Rana and Muhammad Ibrahim
  
  The following research work has been undertaken to examine the presence of heavy metals i.e., lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Cobalt (Co) in some selected vegetables and fruits supplied in the local market. The process used to determine heavy metals is Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Iron concentration in spinach, tomato, cauliflower and lady finger showed higher ranges which were exceeding the permissible limits. Cauliflower and spinach were within the limits specified. The pH value, ascorbic concentration and moisture content significantly decreased after oven drying of vegetables and fruits. However, the Total Soluble Solids (TSS) and ash content significantly increased after oven drying as compared with fresh vegetables and fruits. The present research data revealed that the fresh and oven dried vegetables such as Spinach, Cauliflower, Lady.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2380-2391.2021.8.292

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