Characterization of Volcanic Ash Influence on the Nutritional Quality and Biological Traits in Potato Crops of the Cotopaxi Region
These findings demonstrate that volcanic ash alters the metabolic and antioxidant profiles of potato tubers, enhancing nutraceutical properties while posing food safety risks due to heavy metals. This dual impact highlights the challenges and opportunities for agriculture in volcanic regions like Cotopaxi.
Authors
- Raluca A. Mihai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3083-3332)
- Rodica D. Catană (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6625-0120)
- Ramiro Fernando Vivanco Gonzaga
- Nathaly Raquel Romero Balladares
Institutions
- Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE (EC)
- Romanian Academy (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Toxics
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13060453
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Potato Plant Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16
Funders
- Academia Româna