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Transformation and Toxic Effects of Pollutants in Agricultural Environment
Summary
This research review summarizes how harmful chemicals and pollutants in farm environments can change into different forms and affect the safety of our food and water. The study shows that these pollutants can build up in soil and crops, potentially making their way into the food we eat and the water we drink. This matters because understanding how farm pollution affects our health can help us make better choices about food safety and support cleaner farming practices.
The agricultural environment is of critical for human survival on Earth, especially as the water–soil–crop agricultural environment system is closely related to human health [...]
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