Effects of Spent Drilling Fluids from Natural Gas Fields on Seed Germination and Root Development of Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)
The use of drilling waste for land reclamation is a cost-effective way to improve soil fertility and to decrease landfills. However, the potential phytotoxic and cytotoxic effects of this waste on crops have not been investigated in detail. Here, we evaluated the toxicity of spent drilling fluids (S...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/3/1510 |