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Co-applying hydroxyapatite with biochar reduced lead accumulation in rice by immobilizing lead in soil and altering plant and microbial processes.

China

Who
Researchers at Nature
What
Co-applying hydroxyapatite with biochar reduced lead accumulation in rice by immobilizing lead in soil and altering plant and microbial processes.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:20:55 GMT · 3h 26m ago
Where
China ·
Why
To overcome limitations of single amendments in stabilizing soil lead for large-scale use and ensure food safety.
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This method reduces lead concentrations in rice below national safety limits, enabling sustainable use of contaminated paddy soils. It offers a cost-effective strategy to mitigate soil-to-grain lead transfer.

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