Author:
Singh Shivom,Saxena Neetu,Srivastava Kajal,Saxena D. K.
Abstract
The influence of metals (Pb and Zn) was investigated using plant growth as stress indicators. Spinach plant was treated with various concentrations of Pb and Zn (2, 5, 10 50, 100 and 200 mM). Lead has a stimulating effect upto 5mM concentrations whereas, zinc was find to promote the growth upto 10mM level. Overall, a negative correlation was found between metal concentration and chlorophyll, carbohydrate, nitrogen and protein content of the plant.
Publisher
Action For Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness
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