Open AccessTomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum ) prevents lead-induced testicular toxicity
Author(s) -
Emmanuel Oluwatobi Salawu,
Olusola A. Adeeyo,
Olutunde P Falokun,
Uthman Ademola Yusuf,
Abiodun Oyerinde,
Adesina Adeyemi Adeleke
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of human reproductive sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-1208
pISSN - 1998-4766
DOI - 10.4103/0974-1208.51346
Subject(s) - lycopersicon , toxicity , lead (geology) , biology , horticulture , medicine , paleontology
Lead, an example of heavy metals, has, for decades, being known for its adverse effects on various body organs and systems such that their functions are compromised.