Global impact of trace non-essential heavy metal contaminants in industrial cannabis bioeconomy. (2nd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bengyella, Louis; Kuddus, Mohammed; Mukherjee, Piyali; Fonmboh, Dobgima J.; Kaminski, John E.
• Is Part Of: Toxin reviews. Volume 41:Number 4(2022)
• Page Start: 1215
• Page End: 1225
• Publication Date: 2022-10-02
• Subjects: Arbuscular mycorrhizae -- cannabidiol -- hemp -- heavy metals -- radioactive cannabis; Toxicology -- Periodicals; Toxins -- Periodicals; 615.905
• DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2021.1992444
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-9543

Abstract

Abstract: The intrinsic signatures of Cannabis species to bioaccumulate non-essential harmful heavy metals (HMs) such as As, Pb, Cr, and Hg are determined by their high tolerance, weedy propensities, phenotypic plasticity attributes, and pedoclimatic stress adaptation in a biota. This unstructured meta-analysis study provides details of cannabi s involvement in HMs phytoremediation, new insights into HMs transportation and distribution, homeostasis, and health implications of HMs contaminated product. A blueprint of agronomic strategies to alleviate HMs uptake by cannabis is proposed. We show revamping cannabis global production necessitates a rethinking of agronomic best practices and post-harvest technologies to remove metal contaminants.