Ricin is a highly toxic protein isolated from castor beans. Ricin is a weapon of choice for terrorists because large quantities of castor beans can be grown and the toxin readily separated from the beans. Soils contain a variety of inorganic minerals, organic matter and microorganisms. Soil inorganic minerals and organic matter are known to effectively sorb a wide variety of compounds, such as pesticides and other potential contaminants. Soil ...
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