Background concentrations and adsorption of selenium in tropical soils

Selenium (Se) is a trace element essential to the nutrition of animals. On the other hand, in a narrow concentration range, Se can cause toxicity. The presence of Se in food is related to the concentration of the element in soil. Thus, the knowledge of the Se amount and its behavior in soil are...

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Main Author: Mariana Bassetto Gabos
Other Authors: Luis Reynaldo Ferracciú Alleoni
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2012
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Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11140/tde-20092012-164703/