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   Evaluation of phytoremediation effects of chicken manure, urea and lemongrass on remediating a lead contaminated soil in Kabwe, Zambia

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Yui Yoshii --- , Japan Isabell von Rein --- , USA Kabenuka Munthali --- , Zambia Mukuka Mwansa --- , Zambia Hokuto Nakata --- , Japan Shota Nakayama --- , Japan Mayumi Ishizuka --- , Japan Yoshitaka Uchida --- , Japan

   High levels of lead (Pb) in the soil is a serious issue in the city of Kabwe, Zambia. Phytoremediation is an effective approach to revive the life-supporting functions of the soils. Locally available soil amendments, such as chicken manure, can...

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   Green technology for bioremediation of the eutrophication phenomenon in aquatic ecosystems: a review

   Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: Mostafa El-Sheekh --- , Egypt Mohamed M Abdel-Daim --- , Saudi Arabia Mohamed Okba --- , Egypt Samiha Gharib --- , Egypt Asgad Soliman --- , Egypt Hala El-Kassas --- , Egypt

   Eutrophication is a serious phenomenon that leads to vigorous algal blooms that alters the structure of ecosystems. It is caused by non-point sources of nutrients; as nitrogen and phosphorus, and point sources as wastewater effluent. Distinctive algae groups are responsible...

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