Molybdenum in the environment

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Residue Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6782108

Jawell, W M; Page, A L; Elseewi, A A

While molybdenum is an essential element for both plants and animals, it becomes toxic above certain critical levels. Reviewed are the natural supply of molybdenum in the environment. The molybdenum cycle, the importance of molybdenum in industry and agriculture, and potential hazards that may occur when excessive levels of molybdenum occur in the environment. Although the potential of molybdenum toxicity to humans and non-ruminant animals appears to be low, the enrichment of the environment with molybdenum from modern mining, agricultural, and industrial activities has potentially hazardous implications for ruminant animal health.

• OSTI ID: 6782108
• Journal Information: Residue Rev.; (United States), Vol. 74:1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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