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Different Indices as Indicators of Phosphorus Availability to Wheat on Vertisols in Central Highlands of Ethiopia by Hailu, Hillette, Keskinen, Riikka, Woldetsadik, Desta, Mamo, Tekalign

“…Vertisols are important soils in the agricultural activity of Ethiopia. Their wide distribution and erratic crop responses to recommended phosphorus (P)…”
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Metal(loid)s as Hydrologic Tracers for Particle Transport via Fluvial Processes from the Yellow Pine Mine and Mill in an Arid Environment of Southern Nevada, USA by Sims, Douglas B, Buch, Andressa C, Hudson, Amanda C, Garner, Mark, Keller, John E, Woldetsadik, Desta, McBurnett, Paul, Lindley, Kazumasa, Iipinge, Tshivute, Ait Mechedal, Mouloud, Arostegui, Jennifer, Busch, Ryan A., Beckstrom, Liliauna E, Piacentini, Joseph J.

“…The aim of this study was to provide a broader view of the transport and mobilization of metal(loid)s in sediments from the Yellow Pine Mill site in…”
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Exposure to DDT and HCH congeners and associated potential health risks through khat (Catha edulis) consumption among adults in South Wollo, Ethiopia by Woldetsadik, Desta, Simon, Marcel Pierre, Knuth, Dennis, Hailu, Hillette, Gebresilassie, Araya, Dejen, Asmare, Düring, Rolf-Alexander

“…Khat ( Catha edulis ) chewing is widespread in the region of East Africa. Even low levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in khat could induce public…”
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Farmers’ perceptions on irrigation water contamination, health risks and risk management measures in prominent wastewater-irrigated vegetable farming sites of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Woldetsadik, Desta, Drechsel, Pay, Keraita, Bernard, Itanna, Fisseha, Gebrekidan, Heluf

“…The use of wastewater to produce food crops particularly vegetables is very prevalent in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This practice may pose health risks to farm…”
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Estimating the potential of spices for mineral provision in a refugee context in East Africa by Woldetsadik, Desta, Hailu, Hillette, Gebrezgabher, Solomie, Adam-Bradford, Andrew, Mengistu, Tesfu, Evans, Colby T., Madani, Nelly, Mafika, Tamlyn P., Fleming, David E. B.

“…Micronutrient deficiency remains an enormous problem in refugee settings. Transforming refugees’ food systems through the scaling up of kitchen gardening and…”
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Heavy metal accumulation and health risk assessment in wastewater-irrigated urban vegetable farming sites of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Woldetsadik, Desta, Drechsel, Pay, Keraita, Bernard, Itanna, Fisseha, Gebrekidan, Heluf

“…Background Wastewater irrigation for vegetable production is a highly prevalent practice in Addis Ababa and a number of articles have been published on…”
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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in a refugee context in East Africa: Kitchen gardening helps with mineral provision by Woldetsadik, Desta, Llorent-Martínez, Eulogio J., Gebrezgabher, Solomie, Njenga, Mary, Mendum, Ruth, Castillo-López, Roxana, Fernández-de Córdova, Maria L., Hailu, Hillette, Evans, Colby T., Madani, Nelly, Mafika, Tamlyn P., Fleming, David E. B.

“…Kitchen gardening is considered a way to reconnect with agriculture and complement the cereal-based relief food offered to refugees in East Africa. This work…”
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Microbiological quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) irrigated with wastewater in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and effect of green salads washing methods by Woldetsadik, Desta, Drechsel, Pay, Keraita, Bernard, Itanna, Fisseha, Erko, Berhanu, Gebrekidan, Heluf

“…Background In Addis Ababa, where irrigation water for vegetable production is commonly derived from the highly polluted Akaki river, information on microbial…”
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Effects of biochar and alkaline amendments on cadmium immobilization, selected nutrient and cadmium concentrations of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in two contrasting soils by Woldetsadik, Desta, Drechsel, Pay, Keraita, Bernard, Marschner, Bernd, Itanna, Fisseha, Gebrekidan, Heluf

“…To assess the efficiency of seven treatments including biochars produced from dried faecal matter and manures as stabilizing agents of cadmium (Cd)-spiked…”
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Metal(loid)s Profile of Four Traditional Ethiopian Teff Brands: Geographic Origin Discrimination by Woldetsadik, Desta, Sims, Douglas B, Garner, Mark C., Hailu, Hillette

“…Among the most renowned Ethiopian food crops, teff ( Eragrostis tef (Zucc.)Trotter) is the most nutritious and gluten-free cereal. Because of the increase in…”
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Elemental profile of wheat in the las vegas market: Geographic origin discrimination and probabilistic health risk assessment by Woldetsadik, Desta, Sims, Douglas B., Herrera Huerta, Emmanuel, Nelson, Timothy, Garner, Mark C., Monk, Joshua, Hudson, Amanda C., Schlick, Kristian

“…This study investigates concentrations of toxic and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in organic and conventional wheat flour and grains marketed in Las Vegas…”
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Transport and Mobilization of Trace Elements from Tailings and Other Mining Waste, in the Arid Environment of the Mojave Desert, California, USA by Sims, Douglas B., Buch, Andressa C., Woldetsadik, Desta, Adcock, Christopher, Hudson, Amanda C., Garner, Mark C., Monk, Joshua, Lindley, Kazumasa, Ait Mechedal, Mouloud

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United States Grown and Imported Rice on Sale in Las Vegas: Metal(loid)s Composition and Geographic Origin Discrimination by Woldetsadik, Desta, Sims, Douglas B., Garner, Mark C., Hudson, Amanda C., Monk, Joshua, Braunersrither, Bethany, Adepa Sunshine, Whitney Nyamedea, Warner-McRoy, Lovely, Vasani, Shaezeen

“…Concentrations of metal(loid)s, Ag, Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Se, Sr, V and Zn, were determined in rice on sale in Las Vegas. The rice samples were…”
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Elemental profile of food aids and mineral provision for pregnant and lactating refugee women by Woldetsadik, Desta, Hailu, Hillette, Gebrezgabher, Solomie, Njenga, Mary, Mendum, Ruth, Gordo-Moreno, Ana I., Fernández-de Córdova, María Luisa, Llorent-Martínez, Eulogio J.

“…In this study, the levels of Al, As, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Sr and Zn were determined in 56 composite samples of food aids using…”
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Contents of Metal(loid)s in a Traditional Ethiopian Flat Bread (Injera), Dietary Intake, and Health Risk Assessment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Woldetsadik, Desta, Llorent-Martínez, Eulogio J., Ortega-Barrales, Pilar, Haile, Abinet, Hailu, Hillette, Madani, Nelly, Warner, Noah S., Fleming, David E. B.

“…The traditional Ethiopian flat bread, injera, is a regular component of daily diets in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This bread is also popular among urban refugees…”
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Effect of biochar derived from faecal matter on yield and nutrient content of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in two contrasting soils by Woldetsadik, Desta, Drechsel, Pay, Marschner, Bernd, Itanna, Fisseha, Gebrekidan, Heluf

“…Background Faecal matter biochar offers an interesting value proposition where the pyrolysis process guaranties a 100% pathogen elimination, as well as…”
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