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Heavy metal contamination of the food chain because of urbanization and industrialization is of great concern because of potential health hazard due to dietary intake of contaminated products. Crop plants, especially vegetables, are vital to the human diet and in particular, provide the nutrients to maintain normal health. The prolonged application of fertilizers, pesticides have resulted in the accumulation of heavy metals, especially in vegetables. In this article The prolonged application of fertilizers, pesticides have resulted in the accumulation of heavy metals, especially in vegetables are described.

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Heavy Metal Contamination.pdf