Can Application of Pressmud Mediated Plant Nutrient Dynamics Under Lead Contaminated Soils of Indian Vertisol?

M L Dotaniya1,2, Amita Sharma3, M C Nagar3

  • 1ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Berasia Road, 462 038, Nabibagh, Bhopal, India.

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