Crop Contamination Articles & Analysis
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The Importance of Self-Cleaning Irrigation Water Filters Clean irrigation water is essential for the health and productivity of crops. Using water contaminated with sediment, debris, or microorganisms can lead to clogged irrigation systems, reduced water flow, and the spread of diseases among plants. Additionally, the accumulation of contaminants ...
Fresh fruit and vegetables are an important part of our diet. If produce is contaminated by poorly sourced water, however, the implications can be fatal. ...
The objective of this paper was to assess the occupational and public health risks associated with management of raw and anaerobically digested livestock waste in two rural communities in Costa Rica based on fomite, soil and crop contamination and livestock waste management exposure pathways. ...
This work is a preliminary study to test the hypothesis that major roads can have an adverse effect on the heavy metal composition of soil and food crops. Surface and subsurface soil samples were collected at increasing distances from the major road in the Araxos area and they were analysed for organic C, Al, Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Ni, Fe, Mn, Cr, Co, P, Ca, Mg and Na by inductively ...