Are fresh water and reclaimed water safe for vegetable irrigation? Empirical evidence from Lebanon
The use of polluted water to irrigate is an increasing problem in the developing world. Lebanon is a case in point, with heavily polluted irrigation waters, particularly in the Litani River Basin. This study evaluated the potential health risks of irrigating vegetables (radishes, parsley, onions, an...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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MDPI
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119518 |
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