Dataset of rare earth elements distribution in soils and vegetables

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive data set on rare earth elements (REE) and their distribution in soils and vegetables in an area where the soil background is enriched with these elements. The study examined REE distribution in six vegetables commonly grown in local residents' gardens, including fennel, garlic, lettuce, parsley, onion, and raddichio, and each plant was analyzed for REE composition in its root, stem, and leaf or bulb. In addition to total REE concentrations in soils and plants, the data set includes transfer factors and fractionation indices for REE in soils, as well as normalized curves. This dataset may be useful in the field of soil geochemistry and research on the uptake of lanthanides into plants and the food chain, as well as their potential effects on human health.

Keywords

• Rare earths
• Leafy vegetables
• Transfer factors
• Croatia