Effects of sulphuric compounds on the ATP content of the peat moss Sphagnum fuscum

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Chemosphere; (United States)

OSTI ID:5776632

Aulio, K

Luminometric determination of ATP in the photosynthetic tissues of the peat moss Sphagnum fuscum proved to be a suitable technique in studying the effects of bisulphite and sulphate on the metabolism of the mosses. The method has the advantage that it is rapid and easy to perform, and that the results are reliable and equal with those obtained by using other techniques. Bisulphite (HSO/sub 3//sup -/) caused marked reductions in the ATP contents at the 1 mM level, and the 5 mM level was clearly detrimental to the energy metabolism of the mosses. In contrast, sulphate (SO/sub 4//sup 2 -/) increased the ATP contents markedly.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Turku, Finland
• OSTI ID: 5776632
• Journal Information: Chemosphere; (United States), Vol. 13:8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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SULFITES
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