Effect of cadmium treatment on cadmium and zinc uptake by selected vegetable species

Journal Article · · J. Environ. Qual.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq1973.00472425000200010020x· OSTI ID:5366724

Turner, M A

The effect of Cd treatment on several vegetable species was investigated using batch-culture nutrient solution techniques. Lycopersicum esculentum Mill (tomato) was shown to be particularly sensitive to Cd damage. For all species, Cd in tops tended to increase with increased Cd levels in solution. At the highest Cd treatment investigated (1 ..mu..g Cd/m), Cd concentration in tops ranged from 2.2 ..mu..g/g for Daucus carota L. (carrot) to 158 ..mu..g/g for Lycopersicum esculentum Mill (tomato). For several species, Cd treatment resulted in increased concentration and total uptake of Zn in plant tops. This effect could be interpreted to imply root damage in the presence of Cd.

• Research Organization: Massey Univ., Palmerston North, New Zealand
• OSTI ID: 5366724
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Qual.; (United States), Vol. 2:1
• 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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ZINC
BEETS
CARROTS
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
LEAVES
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RADISHES
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ROOTS
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ELEMENTS
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FRUITS
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