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Impact of Biochar Co-Amendments On Plant Uptake of Antibiotics Found in Biosolids.

Poster Number 2638

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Tampa Convention Center, East Hall, Third Floor

Daniel A Bair1, Carolyn Anderson1, Kate M. Scow2 and Sanjai J. Parikh2, (1)Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA
(2)Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA
Municipal biosolids containing pharmaceutical compounds are currently applied to agricultural fields as a soil amendment and present a potential hazard to soil, human and animal health.  Several studies have shown the bioaccumulation of these compounds from biosolids in agronomic plants.  The application of biochar, made via pyrolysis of agricultural waste sources, could minimize the bioavailability and mobility of organic pharmaceuticals found in biosolids.  Greenhouse experiments were conducted to determine the effect of biochar on the uptake of ciprofloxacin, triclocarban and triclosan antibiotics in lettuce and carrot plants.
See more from this Division: SSSA Division: Soils & Environmental Quality
See more from this Session: Agriculture, Emerging Contaminants, and Water Quality

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