Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land
Soil contamination with heavy metals poses a significant health risk as these metals can be transferred to humans through agricultural products. This study aimed to identify pumpkin varieties with low cadmium and arsenic accumulation. To this end, we evaluated 25 pumpkin varieties. Results indicated...
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| description | Soil contamination with heavy metals poses a significant health risk as these metals can be transferred to humans through agricultural products. This study aimed to identify pumpkin varieties with low cadmium and arsenic accumulation. To this end, we evaluated 25 pumpkin varieties. Results indicated that the accumulated contents of heavy metals in each organ followed the order: root (0.148 mg·kg−1) > leaf (0.100 mg·kg−1) > stem (0.076 mg·kg−1).The transfer coefficients of these 25 pumpkin varieties were greater for leaves than for stems, yet none exceeded 1. Rhizosphere pH is a critical factor influencing the uptake of Cd by pumpkins, with a less significant impact on As uptake. This study provides a foundation for identifying pumpkin varieties with low Cd and As accumulation potential.Additionally, it contributes to the exploration of pumpkin's potential as a phytoremediation resource and its safe production and utilization in heavy metal-contaminated soils. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-af48c65adceb4cef93cbbd92f5e5843d2025-02-12T05:31:53ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102079Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural landXingxiu Huang0Qingzhou Yu1Mengya Zhou2Chongjian Ma3Huashou Li4Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaCollege of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaCollege of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China; Corresponding authors.Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Corresponding authors.Soil contamination with heavy metals poses a significant health risk as these metals can be transferred to humans through agricultural products. This study aimed to identify pumpkin varieties with low cadmium and arsenic accumulation. To this end, we evaluated 25 pumpkin varieties. Results indicated that the accumulated contents of heavy metals in each organ followed the order: root (0.148 mg·kg−1) > leaf (0.100 mg·kg−1) > stem (0.076 mg·kg−1).The transfer coefficients of these 25 pumpkin varieties were greater for leaves than for stems, yet none exceeded 1. Rhizosphere pH is a critical factor influencing the uptake of Cd by pumpkins, with a less significant impact on As uptake. This study provides a foundation for identifying pumpkin varieties with low Cd and As accumulation potential.Additionally, it contributes to the exploration of pumpkin's potential as a phytoremediation resource and its safe production and utilization in heavy metal-contaminated soils.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524009672Soil contaminationCadmiumArsenicVarieties screeningEnrichment coefficientsTransfer coefficients |
| spellingShingle | Xingxiu Huang Qingzhou Yu Mengya Zhou Chongjian Ma Huashou Li Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land Food Chemistry: X Soil contamination Cadmium Arsenic Varieties screening Enrichment coefficients Transfer coefficients |
| title | Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land |
| title_full | Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land |
| title_fullStr | Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land |
| title_full_unstemmed | Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land |
| title_short | Field-scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost-effectiveness of “repairing while producing” in cadmium-arsenic co-contaminated agricultural land |
| title_sort | field scale screening of pumpkin cultivars for cost effectiveness of repairing while producing in cadmium arsenic co contaminated agricultural land |
| topic | Soil contamination Cadmium Arsenic Varieties screening Enrichment coefficients Transfer coefficients |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524009672 |
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