Applications of the hormesis concept in soil and environmental health research

Hormesis refers to positive biological effects caused by exposure to low doses of a stressor known to be toxic at higher doses. These effects include an enhanced defense system and stimulated plant/microorganism growth and reproduction. Hormesis has emerged as a fundamental concept with broad releva...

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Main Authors: Evgenios Agathokleous, Chen-Jing Liu, Edward J. Calabrese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Soil & Environmental Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949919423000031