Investigation of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn) and chromium (Cr) in soils and
vegetables; and the consequent health risks connected with ingestion of the vegetables was …

Background Occurrences in land use, human activities and climate change have both direct
and indirect influences on the environment. Of interest for this study is mining; a common …

The increase in population, industrialisation and urbanisation is the main cause of the huge
and deep discharge of contaminants in soil, surface water and groundwater. The origin of …

This study analyzes floristic and vegetation structure changes during forest succession after
disturbances caused by small-scale gold mining in Madre de Dios (Peru). We compared the …

Pollen and fungal spores (aerospora) are major atmospheric bioaerosols for pollen allergy
sufferers. Aerospora types and concentration vary seasonally, depending upon the flowering …

Till date, there are few studies on the flora found in receiving environments polluted by
effluent from agri-food industries. Floristic inventories of ten receiving environments in …

Palynology is a multi-disciplinary field of science that deals with the study and application of
extinct,[fossilised] and extant palynomorphs (pollen and spore) and other related …

Mining can be the source and target of opportunities and threats of different natures
exceeding the mine-site perimeter, affecting the socio-ecological system where mining is …

Forages, either as natural or sown pastures are a major feed source for ruminants but are
limited in terms of quality. The nutritive value of Calopogonium-maize stover mixtures was …

En Madre de Dios la minería aurífera se desarrolla desde tiempo coloniales, recientemente
esta actividad se ha incrementado de forma significativa y destructiva a la vez, debido a los …