Determination of Heavy Metal Transfer from Soil to Beta vulgaris L. (Sugar Beet) and Evaluation of Human Health Risks

Authors : Hayrunisa Bülbül, Zeliha Leblebici

Pages : 2103-2114

Doi:10.31466/kfbd.1522895

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Publication Date : 2024-12-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Heavy metals pass from the soil to plants and negatively affect the development of plants such as sugar beet.In our study aimed to investigate the accumulation of heavy metals on sugar beet plants grown in Kayseri. Six different locations were selected: Kesik, Dağılgan, Hacılımezarlığı, Kıraç Tepe, Hacıbektaş and the control area (Kilcan). Leaf, beet, root and soil samples were taken from Beta vulgaris plant. Heavy metal contents were analyzed using ICP-MS device. In terms of sugar beet consumption in Kayseri province, determining heavy metal accumulation and health risks will be very important in terms of these metals. Heavy metal concentration levels in sugar beet samples collected from the region are as follows; copper (Cu) > nickel (Ni) > chromium (Cr) > arsenic (As) > lead (Pb) > cadmium (Cd). When As, Cd and Cr elements are compared with the limit values determined by WHO/FAO, it is seen that they are within the permissible limits.Cu (3.25 μg g−1), Ni (2.49 μg g−1) and Pb (0.26 μg g−1) indicate the potential for negative contributions to health through sugar beet consumption. The study reveals health concerns in terms of heavy metal contents of Cu, Ni and Pb elements evaluated in sugar beet samples grown in Yeşilhisar, Kayseri province.
Keywords : Beta vulgaris L., ağır metal, biyotransfer faktör, sağlık riski