American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 9, Issue 6, December 2020

  • Assessment, Accumulation, Toxicity and Importance of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soil and Living System - Review

    Adugna Bayata

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 116-119
    Received: 10 November 2020
    Accepted: 26 November 2020
    Published: 16 December 2020
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    Abstract: Heavy or toxic metals are metals which are harmful beyond the permissible level to human health and are heavier in density than water by more than five times. Living organisms require varying amounts of heavy metals. Heavy metals like copper, manganese, cobalt, iron, zinc and molybdenum are required by living organisms in a small amount. Soil is a ... Show More