Heavy Metals in Soil, Water and Crops of Pardi Taluka of Valsad District, Gujarat, India
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Heavy metal, Accumulation, Transfer factor, PardiAbstract
As heavy metals create alarming contamination in soil, water, and vegetables grown in the area, this study emphasizes the accumulation of metals in Pardi Taluka, Valsad District, Gujarat. Samples of fruits and vegetables were collected from seven selected sites, including coriander, spinach, fenugreek, radish, sapota, rice, and brinjal, along with soil and water samples used for irrigation by farmers. The samples were prepared using acid digestion and analyzed through inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy at the Center of Excellence Laboratory, Vapi. The analysis included heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Co, Zn, Cu, Ni, and Hg. The concentration grade for metals in crops was Zn > Pb > Ni > Cd > Cu > Co > Hg, with zinc showing extremely high concentrations as per Indian standards, while mercury was not detected. The transfer factor calculated from the results indicated a high to very high level of metal transfer from soil to plants, posing significant health risks to humans through continuous intake.
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