Evaluación de la contaminación Antropogénica por AS, CD Y FE en dos agroecosistemas bananeros para mejorar las buenas prácticas agrícolas

Abstract

The contamination of toxic heavy metals poses a risk to the sustainability of banana fruit production. Ecuador is a leading country in the production of this fruit, which is crucial for human nutrition. The objective of this research was to assess the impact of the concentration of three toxic heavy metals (As, Cd, and Fe) in a banana agroecosystem in Ecuador. Toxic contaminants were evaluated before and after the application of calcium sulfate through an ex post facto experimental design. The quantitative determination of the three toxic metals was carried out on samples of leaves, roots, soil, and fruits, using a comprehensive analysis to understand the distribution and accumulation of metals in different parts of the plants and the cultivation environment. This study aims to shed light on the issue of heavy metal contamination in Ecuador's banana production and provide valuable insights for decision- making in agroecosystem management.