Potentially toxic elements content in soils in the vicinity of Shamlugh copper mining area (Armenia): ecological, agricultural and health risk assessmen

  • G. A. GEVORGYAN Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of NAS RA
  • K. A. GHAZARYAN Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection of Faculty of Biology of YSU
  • H. S. MOVSESYAN Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection of Faculty of Biology of YSU
Keywords: Soil – mining – potentially toxic elements – pollution – risks

Abstract

Ecological, agricultural and health risks of the soil pollution by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) (Cu, Pb, As, Ni, Zn, Co) in the vicinity of Shamlugh copper mining area located in the north-east of Armenia were investigated. The results of the study showed that the content of PTEs in the soils sampled in September 2014 may have posed serious risks to soil biological communities, human health as well as agricultural production, in case of soil used for agricultural purpose.

Author Biographies

G. A. GEVORGYAN, Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of NAS RA

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gev_gor@mail.ru

K. A. GHAZARYAN, Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection of Faculty of Biology of YSU

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H. S. MOVSESYAN, Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection of Faculty of Biology of YSU

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Published
2018-12-24