Coastal areas of Antarctica are subjected to anthropic contamination from around the world
by trace metals biotransported and accumulated by seabird excrements. To explore this …

Mercury is a toxic element that becomes a problem when present at high concentrations in
soils. Mercury toxicity in soils varies depending on chemical species, concentration …

The behavior and feeding habits of different species of seabirds can influence the
enrichment of trace metals in Antarctic soils. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of …

Global human population is going to increase day by day, and it is almost doubled every 20–
30 years. With this increase, it has exerted huge pressure on the environment. Water, soil …

Naturally elevated contents of copper (Cu) and nickel (Ni) are found in soils worldwide, and
their potential toxicity is better understood when geochemical reactive fractions are identified …

Estimating bioaccessible content of mercury in soils is essential in evaluating risks that
contaminated soils pose. In this study, soil samples spiked with HgCl 2 through adsorption …

Zinc deficiency is widespread in cultivated soils, limiting the grain crop production and the
adequate human nutrition. Several wastes from metallurgical activity can be used as Zn …

The heavy metal mercury (Hg) is one of the most complex and toxic pollutants. When
present in soils, it may impair plant growth, but the intensity of damage depends on the …

We evaluated'Hibiscus cannabinus'(kenaf) to remedy oxisol contaminated with Hg2+
potential. The study was conducted in a controlled environment in pots with soil …