HEAVY METALS IN VINEYARDS AND ORCHARD SOILS

ABSTRACT The application of foliar fungicides in vineyards and orchards can increase soil concentration of heavy metals such as copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), up to the toxicity threshold for fruit trees and cover crops. However, some agronomic practices, such as liming, addition of organic fertilizers...

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Main Authors: GUSTAVO BRUNETTO, PAULO ADEMAR AVELAR FERREIRA, GEORGE WELLINGTON MELO, CARLOS ALBERTO CERETTA, MORENO TOSELLI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Fruticultura
Series:Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura
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