Kerosene, diesel, heating and lubricating oils have lower contact toxicity but are deadly to plant roots through their interaction with soil microorganisms. The biodegradation of hydrocarbon components by soil microorganisms exhausts the oxygen supply of the soil.
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Kerosene, diesel, heating and lubricating oils have lower contact toxicity but are deadly to plant roots through their interaction with soil microorganisms. The biodegradation of hydrocarbon components by soil microorganisms exhausts the oxygen supply of the soil.