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Abstract
Objective: To determine the minerals, essential trace elements, toxic trace elements, and rare earth element composition of the organs of green pea (Pisum sativum) and snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plants that could be potentially used in Industry 4.0. Design/Methodology/Approach: The concentration of mineral elements was determined through inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The distribution of minerals in the flours of the different organs (root, stem, leaves, and fruits) of pea (P. sativum L.) and snap bean (P. vulgaris) was likewise determined. Results: The leaves are an important fraction of the dry matter (30-40%) of the evaluated plants and they are rich in minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium), essential trace elements (manganese, iron, selenium, and zinc), toxic trace elements (aluminum, strontium, boron, tin, and barium), and rare earth elements (cerium, yttrium, lanthanum, and neodymium). Study Limitations/Implications: The production condition of the crops —on which the mineral elements content largely depend on— is unknown. Findings/Conclusions: The organs of the pea and snap bean plants contain a significant concentration of minerals, essential trace elements, toxic trace elements, and rare earth elements; therefore, these organs could be used as raw materials for various processes in Industry 4.0.