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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

De re metallica: the cosmic chemical evolution of galaxies

R. Maiolino, F. Mannucci

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review · 2019

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Summary

This is an astrophysics review article examining the cosmic chemical evolution of galaxies, tracing how heavy elements form and are distributed across galactic systems over cosmic history. The paper is outside the scope of Vitagri's Pulse Brain, which focuses on peer-reviewed research relevant to farming systems, soil health, nutrient density, and human health. The title's reference to 'metallica' refers to astronomical metallicity (abundance of elements heavier than helium), not agricultural soil or food composition.

UK applicability

Not applicable. This paper addresses fundamental astrophysics and has no direct relevance to UK farming practice, soil health, or food and nutrition policy.

Outcomes reported

This paper is not applicable to Vitagri's research scope. It concerns astrophysical processes in galaxy formation and chemical evolution across cosmic time, not farming systems, soil health, nutrient density, or human health.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Other
DOI
10.1007/s00159-018-0112-2
Catalogue ID
SNmoic27di-pkjth6

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