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Original Articles

Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soils of the Mouriki-Thiva Area (Central Greece) and Environmental Impact Implications

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Pages 434-450 | Received 17 Jan 2011, Accepted 11 Mar 2011, Published online: 21 May 2012

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