Improving arsenic tolerance in plants

Arsenic is a toxic metalloid contaminating soil and water supplies in many regions worldwide, and its entry into the food chain poses a serious health risk to millions of people. Arsenic is toxic to plants, lowering the rate of photosynthesis and inhibiting growth, resulting in a reduction in crop y...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lindsay, Emma Rebecca
Other Authors: Maathuis, Frans J. M. ; Redeker, Kelly
Published: University of York 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.707139