In this study it was
determined the specific activities of some important radionuclides such as
thorium (232Th), uranium (238U), potassium (40K)
and cesium (137Cs), accumulated in Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus
ostreatus commercial mushrooms and in their compost. Additionally, the
annual effective dose received by individuals was calculated. 137Cs
activity was not detected. In both mushroom species obtained from different
firms; the specific activity concentration of 232Th, 238U,
40K ranged from 2.1 ± 0.2 to 9.2 ± 0.7, 14.6 ± 1.3 to 26.6 ± 1.8 and
330.4 ± 18.3 to 739.7 ± 25.2 Bq/kg, respectively and in their compost 11.0 ± 0.6 to 19.1 ± 0.9, 27.8 ± 1.2 to 45.1
± 2.7, 126.7 ± 5.2 to 304.5 ± 12.7 Bq/kg, respectively. Among the Agaricus species, the highest 232Th
and 238U activity concentration was seen in the mushroom obtained
from D firm. The highest 40K activity concentration was detected in
the mushroom provided from A firm. The lowest 238U and the the
highest 232Th concentrations were in Pleurotus ostreatus. In conclusion, all investigated parameters
revealed that there was no any health risk in both mushroom species cultivated
in different firms.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | March 31, 2019 |
Acceptance Date | February 5, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 14 Issue: 1 |
“Journal of International Environmental Application and Science”