Influence of Cu fractions on soil microbial activities and risk assessment along Cu contamination gradient

• Published in: Catena (Giessen) Vol. 151; pp. 26 - 33
• Main Authors: Hansda, Arti, Kumar, Vipin, Anshumali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2017
• Subjects: Bioavailability; Copper toxicity; Fractionation; Microbial activity; Risk assessment; Microbial activity; Copper toxicity; Fractionation; Bioavailability; Risk assessment

This experimental work investigates the geochemical occurrence of Cu in soil polluted with mining activities and its impact on soil microflora activities. Samples of soil and tailing were collected from four Cu mines according to distance from Cu smelters. The Cu fractionation was carried out follow...