Lead uptake by lettuce and oats as affected by lime, nitrogen and sources of lead

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1971 · J. Environ. Qual.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq1972.00472425000100020014x· OSTI ID:5300943

John, M K; Van Laerhoven, C

Uptake of lead by lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and oats (Avena sativa L.) as a result of application of lime, nitrogen, and various sources of lead to the soil was studied in a growth chamber experiment. Soil application of lead increased the uptake of lead by lettuce to a greater degree than by oats. Application of lime repressed the uptake of added lead by both plants, while application of low levels of nitrogen reduced the uptake of lead by lettuce and oat roots only. Application of lead chloride lowered the amount of sulfur and phosphorus in plants, but levels of other elements studied were not affected by any lead treatment.

• Research Organization: Canada Dept. of Agriculture, Agassiz, British Columbia
• OSTI ID: 5300943
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Qual.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Environ. Qual.; (United States) Vol. 1:2; ISSN JEVQA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560303* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Plants-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOLOGICAL AVAILABILITY
CEREALS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DISTRIBUTION
ELEMENTS
FOOD
GRASS
LEAD
LETTUCE
LIMING
METALS
NITROGEN
NONMETALS
NUTRIENTS
OATS
PH VALUE
PHOSPHORUS
PLANTS
RESPONSE MODIFYING FACTORS
SOILS
SULFUR
TISSUE DISTRIBUTION
UPTAKE
VEGETABLES