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Trace element uptake by herbaceous plants from the soils at a multiple trace element-contaminated site

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posted on 2024-06-05, 05:56 authored by OE Nworie, J Qin, Chu Xia LinChu Xia Lin
The uptake of trace elements by wild herbaceous plants in a multiple trace element-contaminated site was investigated. The bioaccumulation factor (BF) of trace elements was markedly variable among the different plant species. On average, the BF for various trace elements was in the following decreasing order: Zn>Cu > Mn > Ni > As > Pb > Cr. The translocation factor among the investigated plant species was also considerably variable and showed the following decreasing order: Mn > Zn > Ni > Cu > Cr > As > Pb. Several hyperaccumulating plants were identified: Artemisia vulgaris for As, Mn and Zn, Phalaris arundinacea for Mn and Ni, Heracleum sphondylium for Cr and Zn, and Bistorta officinalis for Mn and Zn. The marked accumulation of trace elements in the plant tissue suggests that the site may not be suitable for urban agricultural production. The plant tissue-borne trace elements could affect microbial activities and consequently interfere with the ecosystem functioning in the affected areas.

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Journal

Toxics

Volume

7

Article number

3

Pagination

1-14

Location

Basel, Switzerland

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  • Yes

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2305-6304

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Issue

1

Publisher

MDPI AG

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