Yaman, MDilgin, YGucer, S2025-01-272025-01-2720000003-2670https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-2670(99)00895-8https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/21187The lead concentrations of the fruit samples were determined by using slotted tube atom trap (STAT)-enrichment-flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS and GF-AAS). The soil samples related to these fruits were also analysed for Pb after extraction with various chemical reagents. The relation between the fruit-lead and soil-extractable lead concentrations was examined in order to explain the bioavailability of lead. A linear relation was observed between the hot Na(2)EDTA extraction-soluble Pb contents in the soil and the Pb concentrations in the mulberry (R-2=0.95), strawberry and apple grown on these soils. Probable chemical forms of lead in soil were evaluated. Acceptable agreement (at least 91%) was achieved between the results of STAT-enrichment-FAAS and GF-AAS. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessspeciationleadsoilfruitAASArticle4101-211912510.1016/S0003-2670(99)00895-8Q2WOS:0000865274000112-s2.0-0034690307Q1