But there’s a downside to all of that, too. Since they don’t break down, these chemicals tend to linger in the environment as well. They can also accumulate in the human body and have been linked to various health conditions including diabetes, fertility issues, and even cancer. So, f...
Peel and leaf tissue mineral analysis: Samples were digested with nitric and perchloric acids using the Vulcan 84 automated digestion system (Questron Technologies Cor. Mississauga, ON, Canada). Approximately 0.3 to 1.0 grams of sample were weighed into 50 mL Teflon containers plus 0.25 mL of 80...