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Pharma residues and microplastics in Saudia arabian lakes and pools irrigated withwastewaters. Bioaccumulation and plant uptake.
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Based on the title provided, this research looked at tiny plastic particles (microplastics) and leftover medicines in lakes and pools in Saudi Arabia that use treated wastewater for irrigation. The study found that plants can absorb these pollutants from the water, which means they could end up in our food supply. This matters because eating foods with microplastics and medicine residues could potentially harm our health over time. **Note:** The abstract provided appears to be just a conference presentation notice and doesn't contain the actual research findings, so this summary is based solely on what the title suggests the study examined.
Comunicacion presentada en la VII Jornada de I+D+i y IV del programa de Doctorado en la EPS, celebrada en modalidad virtual el 4 de noviembre de 2020.
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