Heavy Metal Content in Subtropical Fruit Trees Cultivated in Varied Ecological Conditions

Abstract

The study titled "Heavy Metal Content in Subtropical Fruit Trees Cultivated in Varied Ecological Conditions" examines the presence of cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury, copper, and zinc in feijoa and actinidia (kiwi) fruits cultivated across diverse orographic terrains within the subtropical zone of Adjara. Utilizing a plasma atomic emission spectrometer, the investigation reveals that the examined fruits are free from toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and mercury. However, cadmium content shows variation, notably with higher concentrations observed in feijoa fruits. Furthermore, the levels of copper and zinc fall within the established regulatory limits.