The effect of soil types, pH, and geographical locations on carcinogenic metal buildup in Oryza sativa cultivated in Ghana.

• Main Authors: Ebenezer Aquisman, Asare, Dickson, Abdul Wahab, Anita, Asamoah, Samuel Boakye, Dampare, Elsie Efah, Kaufmann, Rafeah, Wahi, Zainab, Ngaini, Charles Kofi, Klutse, Nana Ama Browne, Klutse, Crentsil Kofi, Bempah, Joseph Richmond, Fianko, Evelyn Ama, Otoo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2024
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46978/1/cefde55f-3cc9-4b35-8151-b1338a4d8f3a.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46978/; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-024-12654-7; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12654-7

This study investigated the impact of soil type, pH, and geographical locations on the accumulation of arsenic (As), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) in rice grains cultivated in Ghana. One hundred rice farms for the sampling of rice grains and soil were selected from two regions in Ghana—Volta and Oti....