Cadmium and lead levels of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas Lam.) leaves cultivated in the province of Tarlac

Human exposure to cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) can be attributed to two routes: natural and anthropogenic activities. These heavy metals can be introduced in the human diets through the consumption of contaminated leafy vegetables and other agricultural crops. In this study, levels of Cd and Pb in loc...

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