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09/27/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Cyanide-contaminated soil can be treated with agro-waste made from banana, pineapple, and watermelon

Cassava is a versatile crop. Aside from eating it whole, it can be processed into flour and made into various food products. The environmental impact of cassava production, however, is a growing concern. In particular, the presence of cyanide in its wastewaters. In a study, researchers have discovered a way to remove this in cassava […]

09/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Agro-waste made from banana, pineapple, and watermelon able to remove cyanide from contaminated soil

Scientists have found a way to remove cyanide in cassava mill effluents (CMEs) that contaminate the soil. The study, published in the American Journal of Environmental Sciences, indicated that using organic wastes from certain fruits can also improve soil enzymes and enhance soil nutrients while eliminating cyanide in contaminated soil samples. The scope of the study included the […]

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