Abstract:
Rhubarb( Rheum rhabarbarum L.) is a perennial vegetable plant,
adapted to temperate climate in Romania but he is a little known and
widespread.Such as rhubarb found favorable conditions for growth and
development in our country,contributing to the diversification
assortment,mentioning the advantage wich is not required establishment of
culture each year.Through the application of differentiated technology, the
content of heavy metal in rhubarb stalks differs of the cultivar and the
harvesting period. Based on these considerations, the aim of the present study
was to highlight the content of any heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Pb, Mn, Si) in one
cultivar of rhubarb,variety Victoria. In all samples, the Cd content was below
the detection limit, respectively below 10 ppm, and the other contaminants was
respected in large the maximum admissible; is recommended in case of
exceeding the maximum limit, vegetable product canˋt be consumed.
