Publications by authors named "Peediyakkathodi Sajna"

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  • * The study revealed higher microplastic content in agricultural fields near commercial areas compared to rural areas, with polypropylene and polyethylene being the most common types found.
  • * Heavy metal pollution levels varied by type, with copper and zinc being the most prevalent, indicating serious risk in commercial regions that could impact agricultural health and safety.
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This study aimed to investigate the quality and quantity of organic matter (OM) using biochemical components (protein, carbohydrate and lipids) in the sediment cores collected from the Central Indian Ocean (CIOB) under the program Equatorial Indian Ocean Process Study Dynamics and Biogeochemistry (EIOPS). Total organic carbon (TOC) and biochemical parameters (carbohydrate, lipid, protein, Tannin and lignin) were determined in core I and core II, respectively. Total carbohydrates varied from 4.

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