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cadmium contamination

05/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil

The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]

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