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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
Volume 41, 2006 - Issue 11
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Original Articles

Man-Caused Uranium Contamination of Biosphere Objects in the Territory of Kyrgyzstan

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Pages 2665-2682 | Received 25 Dec 2005, Published online: 06 Feb 2007
 

Abstract

The paper presents data on uranium content in water, soils and plants in the territories of the largest uranium geochemical provinces of Kyrgyzstan where uranium mining and production complexes functioned and operated until the 1960s. The migration of uranium and its contamination of the biosphere are discussed. The paper provides recommendations on using natural phytomeliorants that would discriminate uranium, fix the ground, reduce the risk of mudflows formation and the degree of uranium contamination of the territory, and also facilitate the recovery of the disturbed natural mountainous ecosystems.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This work was supported by the International Scientific Technological Center.

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