Joinal Abedin, Malcolm S. Cresser, Andy A. Meharg, Jörg Feldmann et al.
The use of arsenic (As) contaminated groundwater for irrigation of crops has resulted in elevated concentrations of arsenic in agricultural soils in Bangladesh, West Bengal (India), and elsewhere. Paddy rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the main agricultural crop grown in the arsenic-affected areas of Bangl...
Alex Heikens, G. M. Panaullah, Andy A. Meharg
High levels of As in groundwater commonly found in Bangladesh and other parts of Asia not only pose a risk via drinking water consumption but also a risk in agricultural sustainability and food safety. This review attempts to provide an overview of current knowledge and gaps related to the assessmen...
Zhengyu Shi, Manus Carey, Caroline Meharg, Paul N. Williams et al.
Abstract One of cadmium’s major exposure routes to humans is through rice consumption. The concentrations of cadmium in the global polished (white), market rice supply-chain were assessed in 2270 samples, purchased from retailers across 32 countries, encompassing 6 continents. It was found on a glob...
Andrew A. Meharg, Caroline Meharg, Manus Carey, Paul N. Williams et al.
Abstract Despite the centrality of staple grains for human well-being, both as a source of nutrients and of toxic ions, there is little understanding of where and how elements vary, and if there are particular elements that correlate. Here, for shop bought polished (white) rice, we comprehensively c...
David E. Salt, Gareth J. Norton
In late June 2008 over 70 people gathered at the Douglas Hotel in Aberdeen, Scotland to discuss the metabolism and chemical speciation of arsenic (As). For the participants originating closer to the equator, the surprising midnight blue skies were certainly a treat, particularly when leaving the pub...
Andrew A. Meharg, Caroline Meharg, Manus Carey, Paul N. Williams et al.
Despite the centrality of staple grains for human well-being, both as a source of nutrients and of toxic ions, there is little understanding of where and how elements vary, and if there are particular elements that correlate. Here, for shop bought polished (white) rice we comprehensively characteriz...