Abstract
Trace elements are elements that are present in small concentrations (<1000 mg/kg) in living organisms. This definition includes all the elements except H, C, N, O, Na, Mg, P, S, Cl, K, and Ca. Despite their presence as only traces, they nonetheless affect biological processes positively as well as deleteriously.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Trace Elements in the Environment |
Subtitle of host publication | Biogeochemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioremediation |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 97-110 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781420032048 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781566706858 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |