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Research paper thumbnail of Arsenic Contamination of Bangladesh Paddy Field Soils: Implications for Rice Contribution to Arsenic Consumption

Environ. Sci. Technol, Jan 1, 2003

Arsenic contaminated groundwater is used extensively in Bangladesh to irrigate the staple food of... more Arsenic contaminated groundwater is used extensively in Bangladesh to irrigate the staple food of the region, paddy rice (Oryza sativa L.). To determine if this irrigation has led to a buildup of arsenic levels in paddy fields, and the consequences for arsenic exposure through rice ingestion, a survey of arsenic levels in paddy soils and rice grain was undertaken. Survey of paddy soils throughout Bangladesh showed that arsenic levels were elevated in zones where arsenic in groundwater used for irrigation was high, and where these tube-wells have been in operation for the longest period of time. Regression of soil arsenic levels with tube-well age was significant. Arsenic levels reached 46 microg g(-1) dry weight in the most affected zone, compared to levels below l0 microg g(-1) in areas with low levels of arsenic in the groundwater. Arsenic levels in rice grain from an area of Bangladesh with low levels of arsenic in groundwaters and in paddy soils showed that levels were typical of other regions of the world. Modeling determined, even these typical grain arsenic levels contributed considerably to arsenic ingestion when drinking water contained the elevated quantity of 0.1 mg L(-1). Arsenic levels in rice can be further elevated in rice growing on arsenic contaminated soils, potentially greatly increasing arsenic exposure of the Bangladesh population. Rice grain grown in the regions where arsenic is building up in the soil had high arsenic concentrations, with three rice grain samples having levels above 1.7 microg g(-1).

Research paper thumbnail of People's self-development: perspectives on participatory action research. A journey through experience.

The book presents reflections on development through collective local initiatives, people's ... more The book presents reflections on development through collective local initiatives, people's self-development, and suggestions on how to promote such development. The key ideas are associated with what the notion of self-reliance should actually mean, formulation of an ...

Research paper thumbnail of Total least squares approach for frequency estimation using linear prediction

Acoustics, Speech and Signal …, Jan 1, 1987

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship Between Smoking and Antioxidant Nutrient Status

British Journal of …, Jan 1, 1995

Research paper thumbnail of Arsenic Contamination of Bangladesh Paddy Field Soils: Implications for Rice Contribution to Arsenic Consumption

Environ. Sci. Technol, Jan 1, 2003

Arsenic contaminated groundwater is used extensively in Bangladesh to irrigate the staple food of... more Arsenic contaminated groundwater is used extensively in Bangladesh to irrigate the staple food of the region, paddy rice (Oryza sativa L.). To determine if this irrigation has led to a buildup of arsenic levels in paddy fields, and the consequences for arsenic exposure through rice ingestion, a survey of arsenic levels in paddy soils and rice grain was undertaken. Survey of paddy soils throughout Bangladesh showed that arsenic levels were elevated in zones where arsenic in groundwater used for irrigation was high, and where these tube-wells have been in operation for the longest period of time. Regression of soil arsenic levels with tube-well age was significant. Arsenic levels reached 46 microg g(-1) dry weight in the most affected zone, compared to levels below l0 microg g(-1) in areas with low levels of arsenic in the groundwater. Arsenic levels in rice grain from an area of Bangladesh with low levels of arsenic in groundwaters and in paddy soils showed that levels were typical of other regions of the world. Modeling determined, even these typical grain arsenic levels contributed considerably to arsenic ingestion when drinking water contained the elevated quantity of 0.1 mg L(-1). Arsenic levels in rice can be further elevated in rice growing on arsenic contaminated soils, potentially greatly increasing arsenic exposure of the Bangladesh population. Rice grain grown in the regions where arsenic is building up in the soil had high arsenic concentrations, with three rice grain samples having levels above 1.7 microg g(-1).

Research paper thumbnail of People's self-development: perspectives on participatory action research. A journey through experience.

The book presents reflections on development through collective local initiatives, people's ... more The book presents reflections on development through collective local initiatives, people's self-development, and suggestions on how to promote such development. The key ideas are associated with what the notion of self-reliance should actually mean, formulation of an ...

Research paper thumbnail of Total least squares approach for frequency estimation using linear prediction

Acoustics, Speech and Signal …, Jan 1, 1987

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship Between Smoking and Antioxidant Nutrient Status

British Journal of …, Jan 1, 1995

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