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Non-invasive biomonitoring of polar bear feces can be used to estimate concentrations of metals of concern in traditional food by Eccles, Kristin M, Boutet, Vincent, Branigan, Marsha, Dyck, Markus, van Coeverden de Groot, Peter, Lougheed, Stephen C, Rutter, Allison, Langlois, Valérie S

“…The Arctic faces increasing exposure to environmental chemicals such as metals, posing health risks to humans and wildlife. Biomonitoring of polar bears (Ursus…”
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In situ application of activated carbon and biochar to PCB-contaminated soil and the effects of mixing regime by Denyes, Mackenzie J., Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…The in situ use of carbon amendments such as activated carbon (AC) and biochar to minimize the bioavailability of organic contaminants is gaining in…”
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The use of biochar to reduce soil PCB bioavailability to Cucurbita pepo and Eisenia fetida by Denyes, Mackenzie J., Langlois, Valérie S., Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…Biochar is a carbon rich by-product produced from the thermal decomposition of organic matter under low oxygen concentrations. Currently many researchers are…”
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Improved methods for quantifying soil invertebrates during ecotoxicological tests: Chill comas and anesthetics by Pang, Adrian, Nicol, Ariane Mayrand, Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Soil invertebrate ecotoxicological tests are important when making informed site-management decisions. However, traditional tests are time-consuming and…”
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The Absorption and Translocation of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Congeners by Cucurbita pepo ssp pepo by Greenwood, Scott J, Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A

“…The mobility of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners within Cucurbita pepo ssp pepo cv. Howden (pumpkin), a PCB phytoextracting plant, was investigated…”
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Potential for phytoextraction of PCBs from contaminated soils using weeds by Ficko, Sarah A., Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…A comprehensive investigation of the potential of twenty-seven different species of weeds to phytoextract polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from contaminated…”
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The effects of repeated planting, planting density, and specific transfer pathways on PCB uptake by Cucurbita pepo grown in field conditions by Whitfield Åslund, Melissa L., Rutter, Allison, Reimer, Kenneth J., Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…An in situ field investigation into the potential of PCB phytoextraction by Cucurbita pepo ssp. pepo (pumpkin) plants was continued for a second year at a…”
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Potential for Phytoremediation of Polychlorinated Biphenyl-(PCB)-Contaminated Soil by Zeeb, Barbara A., Amphlett, Jane S., Rutter, Allison, Reimer, Kenneth J.

“…Weathered soils contaminated with commercial-grade Aroclor 1260 from three sites in Canada were used to investigate the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)…”
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Evaluating the efficacy of Atriplex spp. in the phytoextraction of road salt (NaCl) from contaminated soil by Mann, Ellen, Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Soil and freshwater salinization are growing issues worldwide. Road salt, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl), is a significant contributor to this issue in North…”
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Transcriptome analysis of a springtail, Folsomia candida, reveals energy constraint and oxidative stress during petroleum hydrocarbon exposure by Pang, Adrian, Rutter, Allison, Haack, Elizabeth, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) contamination in soil is ubiquitous and poses harmful consequences to many organisms. The toxicity of PHC-impacted soil is…”
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Survival and reproduction tests using springtails reveal weathered petroleum hydrocarbon soil toxicity in boreal ecozone by Roy, Prama, Rutter, Allison, Gainer, Amy, Haack, Elizabeth, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Survival and reproduction tests were conducted using two native springtail (subclass: Collembola) species to determine the toxicity of a fine-grained (< 0.005…”
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Sustainable Bio-Inspired Limestone Eggshell Powder for Potential Industrialized Applications by Cree, Duncan, Rutter, Allison

“…Biowaste chicken eggshells contain high amounts of calcium carbonate or calcite. Waste eggshells generated by processing industries have the potential to be…”
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Evaluating mercury concentrations in edible plant and fungi species in the Canadian Arctic environment by Bergin, Ryan, Koch, Iris, Rutter, Allison, Shirley, Jamal, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Levels of environmental mercury (Hg) within the Canadian Arctic are a current area of concern. Although efforts have been made to reduce Hg released into the…”
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Phytotoxicity of weathered petroleum hydrocarbons in soil to boreal plant species by Roy, Prama, Rutter, Allison, Gainer, Amy, Haack, Elizabeth, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…Canada has extensive petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) contamination in northern areas and the boreal forest region from historical oil and gas activities. Since the…”
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Characterization of Excreted Salt from the Recretohalophytes Distichlis spicata and Spartina pectinata by Morris, Logan, Yun, Kassandra, Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…Recretohalophytes are salt‐tolerant plants that excrete excess salts through specialized glands on their leaf surfaces. They have the potential to be applied…”
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Assessment of heavily weathered petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soils to native soil invertebrates from a Canadian subarctic site by Pang, Adrian, Rutter, Allison, Gainer, Amy, Haack, Elizabeth, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Purpose Risks to native soil-dwelling organisms in terrestrial ecosystems contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) are difficult to assess due to the…”
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Bioavailability assessments following biochar and activated carbon amendment in DDT-contaminated soil by Denyes, Mackenzie J., Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…The effects of 2.8% w/w granulated activated carbon (GAC) and two types of biochar (Burt's and BlueLeaf) on DDT bioavailability in soil (39 μg/g) were…”
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Assessment of the toxicity of weathered petroleum hydrocarbon impacted soils to native plants from a site in the Canadian Subarctic by Pang, Adrian, Rutter, Allison, Bordenave, Sylvain, Gainer, Amy, Haack, Elizabeth, Zeeb, Barbara

“…Remedial guidelines for petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) in soil aid in the mitigation of risks to human health and the environmental. However, some remediation…”
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Phytoextraction of DDT‐Contaminated Soil at Point Pelee National Park, Leamington, ON, Using Cucurbita pepo Cultivar Howden and Native Grass Species by Paul, Surmita, Rutter, Allison, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…A field investigation was conducted at three dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)‐contaminated areas in Point Pelee National Park (PPNP), Leamington, ON…”
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Chloride accumulation vs chloride excretion: Phytoextraction potential of three halophytic grass species growing in a salinized landfill by McSorley, Kaitlin A., Rutter, Allison, Cumming, Robert, Zeeb, Barbara A.

“…Phragmites australis, Puccinnellia nuttalliana (salt accumulators), and Spartina pectinata (salt excretor) were investigated based on their relative abilities…”
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