we determined the concentrations of lead and cadmium in edible parts of colocasiaesculenta,amaranthusspp. and ipomoea batata cultivated on farms in industrially polluted sections of nyabugogomarsh (kigali, rwanda) and quantified metal intake by consumers of these crops. we report that metalconcentrations in crops were within eu limits. the highest metal concentrations were found in amaranthussp...

Taro (ColocasiaesculentaL. Schott) is a perennial root crop that belongs to Araceace family. It is widely cultivated as a staple food in Africa, Asia and pacific Islands. Despite its importance, there is limited information on many aspects of the crop. In order to obtain data that can support improved and sustainable taro production, a field trial was conducted to study the effects of ...

Taro (ColocasiaesculentaL. Schott) is a perennial root crop that belongs to Araceace family. It is widely cultivated as a staple food in Africa, Asia and pacific Islands. Despite its importance, there is limited information on many aspects of the crop. In order to obtain data that can support improved and sustainable taro production, a field trial was conducted to study the effects of ...