Can harmful chemicals or pesticides be absorbed into a plant, tree or fruit through its roots?

Question

Can harmful chemicals or pesticides be absorbed into a plant, tree or fruit through its roots?

Answer 1

ya this can happen and it's happening...

Biomagnification :Biomagnification is the bioaccumulation of a substance up the food chain by transfer of residues of the substance in smaller organisms that are food for larger organisms in the chain.

Eg:DDT

Answer 2

Yes it can and it does. Go organic, that's the only way to go for the best fruits and vegtables.