Agroclimatic variation in mineral and heavy metal levels of Raphanus sativus L. Microgreens grown in West Bengal
Abstract
Microgreens have emerged as potent ‘functional foods’ or ‘superfoods’ because of their rich nutritional profile. This research aims to perform Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy based estimation of minerals, heavy metals, and associated health risks of Raphanus sativus L. microgreens grown in different agroclimatic zones of West Bengal, India. The radish microgreens were cultivated in soils collected from different districts (as confirmed by soil analysis), and the mineral content (Ca, Mn, Zn, Se) and heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Pb) were analysed using a Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Significant variations (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
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Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals
- Volume
- 15
- Pages
- 100278–100278
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN