Genotypic variability in essential and risk element accumulation in Jerusalem artichoke tubers: implications for food safety

Key Points

• To investigate how different cultivars of Jerusalem artichoke tubers accumulate essential and risk elements.
• Analysis of various cultivars of Jerusalem artichoke tubers for mineral content.
• Comparison of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) levels across cultivars.
• Assessment of soil conditions potentially affecting mineral accumulation.
• Significant differences in Cd and Pb accumulation among cultivars observed.
• Certain cultivars exhibited higher essential mineral content while limiting risk element accumulation.
• Cultivar selection linked to food safety due to varying metal uptake.

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