Spatial distribution and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in alpine grasslands of the Zoige Basin, China

Heavy metals elements are not only related to the functions of ecosystems but also affect human health. To understand the characteristics of heavy metals in the topsoil of the Zoige alpine basin, a total of 252 grass and topsoil samples were collected in May and September 2014. The results showed th...

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Main Authors: Tian Gan, Hongwen Zhao, Yi Ai, Sihu Zhang, Yongli Wen, Liming Tian, Tserang Donko Mipam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2023.1093823/full