Plant-Based Sensor Detects Arsenic Levels in Real Time
Written by AZoSensorsDec 14 2020
Scientists have designed a novel living plant-based sensor that can detect and track arsenic levels in the soil in real time.
Food crops can be contaminated with arsenic through water, given that the chemical is naturally present at high levels in groundwater in certain areas. Image Credit: Mufid Majnun from Pixabay.
Arsenic is known to be a highly noxious heavy metal. In fact, arsenic pollution is a significant threat to human beings and ecosystems in several Asia-Pacific nations.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), food preparation, drinking water and irrigation of food crops contaminated with arsenic present the greatest threat to public health, because high concentrations of this toxic chemical naturally exist in the groundwater of many countries.
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December 11, 2020 10:21
WE Communications has added four new clients in its Australian investor relations and corporate communications practice.
New clients The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), Australian Primary Hemp, Limeade and Cogstate, represent the further diversification of the firm’s corporate and financial communications experience.
Kyahn Williamson, WE’s group head of investor and corporate communication, said: “Despite the difficult circumstances of 2020, we’ve continued to deliver results for both new and existing clients.
“We’ve remained focused on helping companies leverage their brand purpose as the cornerstone for integrated programs that speak to all stakeholders. In turn, this is creating new job opportunities across our business, which is pleasing to see.”