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“…Usually, agricultural production to satisfy the demand of the population is increased by applying high amounts of synthetic fertilizers, which in turn causes high nitrate levels in the groundwater 1 and phosphate fertilizers that generate contamination with cadmium (Cd) due to the presence of Cd minerals in the phosphorite and apatite rocks used in the production of these fertilizers. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 Heavy metals such as Cd can contaminate irrigation waters, either naturally or due to human activities. When these contaminated waters are used for irrigation, the metals get absorbed by the soil, thus increasing their concentration in the soil.…”