245 00 |a Hazardous and trace materials in soil and plants : |b sources, effects, and management / |c edited by M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Abid Ali Ansari, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Anca Macovei.

520 __ |a "Hazardous and Trace Materials in Soil and Plants: Sources, Effects and Management explores the latest advancements in reducing, avoiding and eliminating soil contaminants that challenge the health and safety of agricultural plants. The combined impacts of climate change and industrialization have led to increased and diversified threats to the health of the soil and plants which are grown therein. This dual-hazard scenario is increasingly recognized as a threat not only to the environment but also to global food security, as the contaminated agricultural soils alter plant metabolism affecting the crop quality and production quantity. With a focus on limited production and use of those hazardous substances, controlling their distribution, and ensuring safe utilization, the book explores each of the contributing areas and provides insights toward improved, sustainable and secure production."--Cover page 4.