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HERO ID
6767678
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Ecotoxicity tests for compost applications
Author(s)
Kapanen, A; Itavaara, M; ,
Year
2001
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
ISSN:
0147-6513
EISSN:
1090-2414
Publisher
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
Location
SAN DIEGO
Page Numbers
1-16
PMID
11386711
DOI
10.1006/eesa.2000.1927
Web of Science Id
WOS:000168890000001
Abstract
Interest in the ecological effects of composting has been growing recently. However, no established methods are available fbr testing the toxicity of composted materials. Despite this, international and national quality requirements define that compost shall not contain any environmentally harmful substances. Safety requirements have to be fulfilled if the produced compost is intended for agricultural use, This literature review focuses on methods that could potentially be used to evaluate the ecotoxicity of compost. The toxicity test methods discussed are those employing microbes, enzymes, soil fauna, and plants, (C) 2001 Academic Press.
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