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This paper presents results of field and laboratory experiments to investigate use of soil ameliorants to minimize environmental contamination in soil by reducing the transfer of radionuclides and heavy metals to plant tissue. This is achieved by application of effective ameliorant complexes to the soil to reduce mobility and bioavailability of radionuclides and heavy metals. This research represents only one applied solution to this important challenge.
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Kalinin, M., Tsybulskaya, Y., Chubrik, N. (2010). Belarus Experience in Reduction of Radionuclides and Heavy Metals Content in Plants Following the Chernobyl Disaster. In: Kulakow, P.A., Pidlisnyuk, V.V. (eds) Application of Phytotechnologies for Cleanup of Industrial, Agricultural, and Wastewater Contamination. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3592-9_8
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