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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/9/761 |