Radiometric analysis and radiological risk assessment of natural and artificial radionuclides in soils, seeds, and capsules of poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) collected from Afyonkarahisar in Türkiye
Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1002/ep.70548
- Dergi Adı: Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex, Environment Index, Greenfile, INSPEC, Natural Science Collection (ProQuest), Engineering Source (EBSCO), Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: natural and artificial radionuclides, poppy (Papaver somniferum L.), radioactivity levels, radiological risk parameters, transfer factors
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the activity concentration of natural and artificial radionuclides for seeds, capsules of poppy (Papaver somniferum L.), and soils where they were grown in Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye, and calculate the transfer factors (TFs) from soil to seed and capsule. Furthermore, radiological risk parameters of soil will be obtained. A total of 60 samples were investigated: 20 seeds of poppy, 20 capsules of poppy, and 20 soils. The 40K was detected in seeds, capsules, and soils. 137Cs was detected only in soils. The average value of 40K is 199 ± 11 (Formula presented.) for seeds, 1260 ± 84 (Formula presented.) for capsules, and 635 ± 31 (Formula presented.) for soils. The 232Th and 137Cs were not detected in the seeds of P. somniferum L., which is a substantial safety indicator for human consumption. For 40K, the mean value of TF from soil to seed is smaller than the mean value of TF from soil to capsule. As a result, this study could provide significant information on the radiological assessments of the studied area for future environmental radioactivity research and help improve a database for modifications related to future nuclear events.