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Database research record2021·Colombia (Bogotá)

Contenidos de plomo en hortalizas cultivadas en huertos urbanos de la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia

Lili Tatiana Vega Clavijo, Daniel Andrés Vega Castro

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This study identified lead (Pb) levels in vegetables cultivated in urban gardens located in high-traffic areas of Bogotá, Colombia. Samples were taken from 49 planting sites across the city, analyzing soil, irrigation water, and plant tissue. The analyzed variables did not show abnormal Pb levels when compared to national and international regulations, leading to the conclusion that urban agriculture in Bogotá should not pose a significant chemical risk to consumers from lead ingestion.