Pollution risk from Pb towards vegetation growing in and around shooting ranges – a review

Pollution risk from Pb towards vegetation growing in and around shooting ranges – a review

Commissioned and de-commissioned shooting ranges continue to pose an environmental and human health risk due to the accumulation of toxic Pb emanating from spent munitions. The phytotoxic effects of Pb accumulation in plants include inhibition of root growth and lowering of plant metabolism. The upt...

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Main Authors: Pogisego Dinake, Serwalo Mercy Mokgosi, Rosemary Kelebemang, Tsotlhe Trinity Kereeditse, Obakeng Motswetla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Environmental Pollutants & Bioavailability
Subjects:
lead
shooting ranges
phytoremediation
phytotoxicity
soil pollution
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26395940.2021.1920467

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