The urban and peri-urban agriculture generates multiple benefits for the population, contribute to food and economic security, strengthening social and ecological sustainability, species preservation and diversification, re-use of urban waste, among other ecological services [1]. However, soil and water resources contamination by heavy metals from anthropogenic activities such as vehicular emission, power plant, tire wear particles, auto repair shops, car wash centers, brake lining, coal combustion, chemical
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