Uptake and translocation of zinc and cadmium by Ricinus communis planted in sewage sludge Contaminated soil

An estimated 5 million m3 of sewage sludge is produced annually in Malaysia. By 2020 it is expected to increase to 7 million m3. Phytoremediation is a method using plants to reduce soil contamination. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the potential of Ricinus communis as a phytoremediator. A g...

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Main Authors: Aziera, Z.N (Author), Nik M. Majid (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2015-04.
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