Geochemical analysis of cadmium (Cd) concentrations in cacao crops and associated surface samples in the region of Guaviare

Cadmium (Cd) is a naturally occurring heavy metal that poses significant environmental and health risks due to its mobility and toxicity. This study focuses on assessing Cd concentrations in soils and cacao seeds from three different cacao farms located in Calamar, Retorno, and San José in the depar...