Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Food Chains and Health Risks

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Author(s): Richa Saxena (Invertis University, India), Abhilekha Sharma (Noida International University, India), Vaishnavi Srivastava (Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, India)and Dipti Bharti (Darbhanga College of Engineering, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 20
Source title: Biosorption Processes for Heavy Metal Removal
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Pinki Saini (University of Allahabad, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1618-4.ch012

Keywords: Environment & Agriculture / Environmental Science and Technologies / Environmental Technologies / Information Science Reference

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This chapter provides a comprehensive examination of the intricate interplay between heavy metal contamination, the food chain, and the associated health risks to human populations. The investigation encompasses a multifaceted exploration of the sources, pathways, and mechanisms involved in the bioaccumulation of heavy metals within the food web. The chapter initiates with a thorough analysis of the diverse sources of heavy metal contamination, ranging from industrial discharges to agricultural practices, elucidating the intricate routes through which these pollutants infiltrate ecosystems. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the dynamic interactions within soil-plant-animal systems that facilitate the uptake and transfer of heavy metals across trophic levels. This chapter amalgamates interdisciplinary insights from environmental science, toxicology, and public health, offering a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in the critical task of addressing heavy metal contamination in the food chain.

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