Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment ›› 1997, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (3): 53-54.doi:

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Function of Earthworm for Accumulation of Cd from Garbage and Sediments

NIU  Ming-Fen, CUI  Yu-Zhen   

  1. Department of Soil Chemistry, Shenyang Agriculture University
  • Received:1996-11-15 Revised:1997-01-24 Online:1997-08-10 Published:2012-03-20

Abstract: The results of research on treatment of garbage and polluted river sediments by using earthworm showed that earthworm could absorb and accumulate Cd in garbage and sediments, but could not absorb and accumulate other heavy metals such as Pb, Cu and Zn. 

Key words: earthworm, Cd, accumulation

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