Publications by authors named "Larissa da S Santos"

Background: School meals represent a significant supply of nutrients for children in Brazil, especially those in conditions of social vulnerability.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the levels of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) in meals served in public elementary schools in four municipalities in the state of Bahia, Brazil, and assess the risk posed to children's health.

Methods: Ninety-six samples were collected from 16 schools, freeze-dried, and subjected to microwave-assisted digestion.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Citrus canker disease, caused by subsp. , poses a significant threat to global citrus production. The control of the disease in the field relies mainly on the use of conventional tools such as copper compounds, which are harmful to the environment and could lead to bacterial resistance.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF