Land Application of Wastewater in Brazil - A scientific challenge: Chemical Characterization of Soil at Populina, São Paulo State (9 pp)

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Published in:Journal of soils and sediments 2005-06, Vol.5 (2), p.112-120
Main Authors: Rosolen, V, Herpin, U, Fraenzle, S, Breulmann, G, de Camargo, P B, Paganini, W S, Cerri, C C, Melfi, A J, Markert, B
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