Transfer of Copper (Cu) in the Soil–Plant–Mealybug–Ladybird Beetle Food Chain

Copper, an essential trace element, is vital for living organisms’ survival; however, despite its importance, an excessive amount of this micro-nutrient can cause harmful effects to plants and animals. The present study investigates Cu bio-transfer across multi-trophic food chain comprising soil (sp...

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Main Authors: Xingmin Wang, Mengting Zhang, Huiyi Cao, Mudasir Irfan Dar, Shaukat Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/9/761