scholarly journals Growth, Development and Natural Resources: New Evidence Using a Heterogeneous Panel Analysis

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Cavalcanti ◽  
Kamiar Mohaddes ◽  
Mehdi Raissi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Panel Analysis ◽  
Growth Development ◽  
Heterogeneous Panel ◽  
New Evidence

scholarly journals Metabolic, Bioproductive and Reproductive Effects of Aquatic Exposure to Cadmium in Dish- A Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bogdan GEORGESCU ◽  
Daniel MIERLITA ◽  
Danut STRUTI ◽  
Hermina KISS ◽  
Anca BOUARU
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Reproductive Effects ◽  
Human Food Chain ◽  
Growth Development ◽  
Cd Exposure

Cadmium (Cd) exposure in fish is the result of aquatic pollution with heavy metals, which is mainly caused byanthropic interventions. Rarely, Cd mobilization from natural resources takes place. Bioaccumulation in tissues and organs is a property of this heavy metal, to generate various pathological effects and major risks due to bio-propagation within the human food chain. Wehereby reviewed the main circumstances and levels of exposure to Cd in the aquatic environment, and effects on growth, development and reproduction induced by its bioaccumulation in fish, as well as the possible ramifications for food security in humans. 

scholarly journals Selenium in soil–plant–food systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Garousi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Plant Food ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Nutrient Sources ◽  
Plant Foods ◽  
Growth Development

AbstractHumans and animals require a multitude of nutrients in order to have a properly functioning body for purposes of growth, development and metabolism. Plant-based foods have represented one of the most important nutrient sources in human diet since the beginning of mankind. But nowadays the amount of arable land is being reduced and much of the natural resources already in use show signs of degradation. Also, staple crops (i.e. plants that constitute the main food in the diets of people in developing countries, e.g. wheat, rice, maize, and cassava) regrettably contain low amounts of micronutrients, making them insufficient to meet the minimum daily requirements. Shortages in mineral micronutrients, including iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), and iodine (I), are affecting more than half of the world’s population. In this case, it is fundamental to improve strategies that let us make plant foods more efficient and with higher micronutrient amounts and bioavailability concerning their edible textures. In this regard, in this review paper, we tried to summarize selenium availability and its application in the soil, plant and food systems to understand the place of selenium in plant-based foods.

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