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Exploring the impact of different irrigation and fertilizer applications on Zinc (Zn) Accumulation in Citrus Fruits in Semi-arid Environment

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the concentration of Zinc (Zn) in the edible parts of Citrus sinensis, Citrus reticulata, and Citrus limetta irrigated with sewage water and canal water along with different application of fertilizers. Plant, water, and soil samples were randomly chosen from two different locations for metal analysis. Water samples containing Zn contents vary significantly between sites, ranging from 0.501 to 0.737 mg/L. The amounts of Zn in fruit samples ranged from 0.208 to 1.607 mg/kg, where the concentrations of Zn in soil varied between 0.208 to 1.607 mg/kg. The Contamination Factor (CF) values was higher in sewage water as compared to canal water while Transfer Factor showcasing maximum values in C. limetta and minimum values in C. reticulata. hazard quotient value of Zn was ranged from 0.0215 to 0.1661 in Citrus fruits. Consuming citrus cultivated on soil contaminated with Zinc was dangerous. The Zn moves from water to soil, then to fruits, and finally is consumed by humans. Our findings indicated that the presence of Zinc in soil lowers the effectiveness of fertilizers and has health concerns for people. Ultimately, this research offers an extensive evaluation of the levels of Zn in fruit, soil, and water samples, emphasizing possible health hazards and ecological consequences. The results highlight the necessity of focused agricultural methods and water resource management in order to reduce citrus crop stress caused by Zn, guaranteeing environmentally friendly farming methods.

 

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Isma Saleem, Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Asma Ashfaq, Mudasra Munir, Muhammad Nadeem, Aima Iram Batool, Hafsa Memona, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Abid Ejaz, Saif Ullah, Tayyaba Liaqat, Tayyaba Aziz, Farzana Siddique, Riyadh S Almaki, Ilker Ugulu (2024). Exploring the impact of different irrigation and fertilizer applications on Zinc (Zn) Accumulation in Citrus Fruits in Semi-arid Environment . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 5(2), 670-678. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMRGE.2024.5.2.670-678

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