[Pharmwaste] Pharmaceuticals Influence Plant Development

[Ed Gottlieb]

Hi All,

Studies have already shown that some pharmaceuticals present in bio-solids can accumulate in plants.  A new study shows that the two active pharmaceutical ingredients studied can have significant detrimental effects on plant development.

News story, "Are Your Vegetables on Drugs?"
http://civileats.com/2015/10/22/are-your-vegetables-on-drugs/

Abstract, "Uptake of Pharmaceuticals Influences Plant Development and Affects Nutrient and Hormone Homeostases"
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.5b03468

Ed Gottlieb
Chair, Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
525 3rd Street
Ithaca, NY  14850
(607) 273-8381
fax: (607) 273-8433
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