Uranium and Fluoride Accumulation in Vegetable and Cereal Crops: A Review on Current Status and Crop-Wise Differences
, Mike A. Powell 2, Girish Nandini 3, Hemant Kumar 3, Rakesh Kumar 4 and Prafulla Kumar Sahoo 3,*
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The manuscript delves into a critical topic regarding the accumulation of uranium and fluoride in agricultural crops, particularly vegetables and cereals. The authors have presented a comprehensive analysis of the available data and discussed the implications of their findings for human health, agricultural practices, and environmental sustainability. Overall, the manuscript demonstrates a solid foundation and contributes to our understanding of these contaminants' impact on the food supply.
The manuscript presents a clear and organized presentation of the results. The findings related to the concentration of uranium and fluoride in different types of crops is presented in a structured manner, making it easy for readers to follow.
With some minor revisions on the points mentioned in comments for authors, I believe it has the potential to make a valuable addition to the body of knowledge in this field.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Based on quality of article entitled “A review on Uranium and Fluoride accumulation in vegetable 2 and cereal crops” I recommend to publish the article in the journal after given minor revision.
Please add values at the bars of the figure 2.
A methodical framework must have to be added in the section of method.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Title: Very good-approved
Abstract: Good
Introduction: Line 50-53, please mention names of contaminating sources,
Line-54-56, all metals are in toxic ...not needed for plants growth.
Line-62-65: from which source Uranium is entering in water and then into plants...mention details
Fig 1: Not clear ..use all black color...good font size
No side effects of U and F are mentioned for plants and human beings if taken more than recommended doses.
Methodology: Ok
Fig.2: SEM is missing ...
Fig. 3: SEM is missing what is meaning of connecting lines which connect two-all bars
Table 1: Names of countries add int it and then compare it part-wise and also country wise
Fig. 5: Unreadable ...revise it in black color
Discussion: needs to compare and give rationale with future perspectives of research
Conclusion: too long. make it precise
References : cross check all references in text and section.
English language is OK
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Reviewer 4 Report
Dear authors
After a careful review, it was shown that the authors have conducted a serious research on the problem of Uranium and Fluoride accumulation in vegetable and cereal crops.
In my view, I believe that some changes are necessary before accepting this manuscript for publication.
Kind regards
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