Long-Term Heavy Metal Retention by Mangroves and Effect on Its Growth: A Field Inventory and Scenario Simulation

The ability of mangroves in taking up and storing heavy metal (HM) helps in reducing HM pollution. However, HMs likewise adversely affect the growth of mangroves. We assess the effects of the long-term soil HMs enrichment on the growth of <i>Rhizophora apiculata</i> forest in the Can Gio...

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Main Authors: Anh Nguyen, Otto Richter, Bao V.Q. Le, Nguyen Thi Kim Phuong, Kim Chi Dinh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/9131