Publications by authors named "E C Brevik"

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils threaten human health through several exposure pathways. However, health risks posed by PTEs in soils in developing countries have not yet been comprehensively investigated. Thus, such countries lack important information that is needed to implement sustainable solutions.

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  • Climate change significantly impacts agriculture, primarily through heat stress, which affects crop production directly and indirectly by causing drought, salinity, and pathogens.
  • Nano-management is an emerging strategy to combat heat stress, utilizing eco-friendly nanofertilizers and nanopesticides to enhance crop resilience.
  • Further research is needed to understand the potential nanotoxicity of these biogenic nano-agrochemicals and their effects on soil, plants, and microbes at various levels.
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Tellurium (Te) is the heaviest stable chalcogen and is a rare element in Earth's crust (one to five ppb). It was discovered in gold ore from mines in Kleinschlatten near the present-day city of Zlatna, Romania. Industrial and other applications of Te focus on its inorganic forms.

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Introduction: Despite the high prevalence and detrimental consequences of cognitive and executive dysfunction in ADHD, the evidence base of cognitive remediation in the adult ADHD population is sparse. Executive problems can increase both anxiety and depression in ADHD. Thcus, it is important to develop treatment options for adults with ADHD, aiming to improve goal-directed behavior and mood.

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Strawberry production presents special challenges due the plants' shallow roots. The rooting stage of strawberry is a crucial period in the production of this important crop. Several amendments have been applied to support the growth and production of strawberry, particularly fertilizers, to overcome rooting problems.

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