27 Oct 2017

Arsenic Bioaccumulation in Rice and Vegetables and subsequent transmission in food chain

Arsenic is a metalloid of great environmental concern because of its highly toxic nature and wide abundance. Arsenic contamination in groundwater has been reported in Bangladesh, India, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, USA, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. The use of arsenic contaminated groundwater for irrigation purpose in crop fields elevates arsenic concentration in surface soil and in the plants grown in arsenic contaminated areas. The arsenic concentrations...

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27 Oct 2017

Clear Water is not Always Clean: Challenges of Sustainable Access to Clean & Safe Water

-Anju Helen Bara Central University of South Bihar, Gaya Clean and safe drinking water is a basic necessity for good health and survival of human beings. The eastern and north-eastern region of India, particularly states of Bihar, West Bengal and Assam are facing tremendous challenge in ensuring access to safe and clean water to the people. The region are worse affected by fluoride, arsenic and...

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