Levels of Cadmium, Copper, and Lead in Soils and Cassava Tubers Grown in Machakos County, Kenya
Large quantities of agrochemicals are regularly applied in coffee farms to control pests and diseases and provide adequate nutrients to boost yields. Agrochemicals have varied amounts of heavy metals and their prolonged use to attain maximum yields contributes to the contamination of soil, surface,...
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Main Authors: | E. M. Kasyoka, G. W. Mbugua, R. N. Wanjau, G. N. Nambafu, J. N. Ndiritu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-01-01
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Series: | Applied and Environmental Soil Science |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/9063314 |
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