Started under Nixon in 1971; Campaign of prohibition and foreign military aid being undertaken by the United States government, with the assistance of participating countries; intended to both define and reduce the ill...
The excessive accumulation of heavy metals in plant tissues can interfere with photosynthesis, respiration and nutrient uptake [5]. Both lead and mercury are the most toxic elements that can disrupt plant growth, as recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US ...