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In the late 1980s, citrus plantations in the area of Villarreal (Spain) showed injuries similar to those previously reported for boron and fluorine toxicity. The area was affected by the disposal of industrial wastewater, mainly from ceramic industries. Conjunctive uses of surface water, groundwater and wastewater for irrigation had taken place. A survey was conducted at 25 orchards to assess leaves and soil for their boron, fluorine, lead, nickel and zinc contents. Wastewater and groundwater were also analyzed to corroborate the presence of these pollutants. The results showed that both boron and fluorine contents were greater than those reported as excess at the most part of the orchards included in the study. Heavy metals toxicity effects were not confirmed. Boron pollution was attributed to industrial wastewater spills and fluorine contamination from atmospheric pollution.
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Aucejo, A., Ferrer, J., Gabaldón, C. et al. DIAGNOSIS OF BORON, FLUORINE, LEAD, NICKEL AND ZINC TOXICITY IN CITRUS PLANTATIONS IN VILLARREAL, SPAIN. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 94, 349–360 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026455603985
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