Revisiting herbage sample collection and preparation procedures to minimise risks of trace element contamination

• Published in: European journal of agronomy Vol. 43; pp. 33 - 39
• Main Authors: Dahlin, A. Sigrun, Edwards, Anthony C., Lindström, Bodil E.M., Ramezanian, Atefeh, Shand, Charles A., Walker, Robin L., Watson, Christine A., Öborn, Ingrid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.11.2012; Elsevier
• Subjects: Agricultural Science; Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; Biological and medical sciences; certification; containers; digestion; forage; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Jordbruksvetenskap; knives; Micronutrient; milling; Plant sample; quality control; risk; Sample drying; Sample milling; Sample storage; scientists; titanium; toxicity; trace elements; Micronutrient; Sample drying; Sample milling; Sample storage; Plant sample; Trace element; Storage; Sample; Nutrient; Herbaceous plant; Contamination; Drying

► Trace element contamination may occur at any stage from sample collection to chemical analysis. ► Contamination sources include dust, work surfaces, tools and containers. ► Contamination may be counteracted by precautionary measures during sampling and sample preparation. ► A test of several mills...