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Impact of Long-term Phosphate Application and Level of Fertilizer Cd on Crops and Soils

Assess the rate of P application from various P sources having different inherent cadmium levels, on Cd uptake and Cd concentration of harvested grain from crops in western Canada.

IPNI-2002-CAN-MB16

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19 Apr 2002

Project Description

    This research will help producers to maintain or expand our markets for durum wheat and flax, by reducing the Cd concentration of these crops. This is particularly important considering the increased concern of our customers for health and food quality.