Agro-morphological changes caused by the accumulation of lead in Corchorus olitorius, a leafy vegetable with phytoremediation properties
Lead (Pb) can enter the food chain through the consumption of contaminated plants and can cause serious health issues. However, research on how Pb accumulation affects morphology of leafy vegetables in South Africa is minimal. This study tested the effect of lead accumulation on vegetative and repr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Julius Kühn-Institut
2019-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality |
Online Access: | https://ojs.openagrar.de/index.php/JABFQ/article/view/14291 |