Role of inorganic and organic soil amendments on immobilisation and phytoavailability of heavy metals: a review involving specific case studies

S. Bolan, N.; P. Duraisamy, V.

doi:10.1071/sr02122

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Role of inorganic and organic soil amendments on immobilisation and phytoavailability of heavy metals: a review involving specific case studies

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N. S. Bolan

V. P. Duraisamy

Abstract

Soil is not only considered as a 'source' of nutrients for plant growth, but also as a 'sink' for the removal of contaminants from industrial and agricultural waste materials. The origin of heavy metal contamination of soils may be anthropogenic as well as geogenic. With greater public awareness of ...

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