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Edited by Peter M. Chapman, William J. Adams, Marjorie L. Brooks, Charles G. Delos, Samuel N. Luoma, William A. Maher, Harry M. Ohlendorf, Theresa S. Presser and D. Patrick Shaw, Ecological assessment of selenium in the aquatic environment, CRC Press, New York, 2010, 339 pp., (hardback) ISBN 978‐1‐4398‐2677‐5
Author(s) -
Sahu Saura C.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of applied toxicology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.784
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1099-1263
pISSN - 0260-437X
DOI - 10.1002/jat.1568
Subject(s) - sword , selenium , environmental ethics , ecology , philosophy , history , chemistry , engineering , biology , mechanical engineering , organic chemistry
Selenium is a naturally occurring essential element. Its concentration in the environment is increasing in the modern industrial world. Selenium can be a double‐edged sword; it is not only beneficial for health, but also it can have adverse health effects. This book provides an in‐depth ecological assessment of selenium in the aquatic environment. This comprehensive presentation with up‐to‐date information is the outcome of current developments in selenium research area.