In:
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 61, No. 5-6 ( 2006-6-1), p. 357-362
Abstract:
In this study, heavy metal content (Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) was determined in soils and different organs of Verbascum olympicum Boiss. This species is endemic to Uludağ and spreads on destroyed areas such as: roadsides, developed building areas, ski lift stations and sheep folds. Soils and different organs (roots, stems, leaves and flowers) of plant samples were analyzed using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer for determining the element content. Heavy metal contents in soils and different organs in this species were highly correlated (P 〈 0.05). However, the contribution of plant organs to the accumulation capacity varied according to the metal. These results suggest that this species may be useful as a bioindicator for heavy metals.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1865-7125
,
0939-5075
DOI:
10.1515/znc-2006-5-610
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2006
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2078107-6
SSG:
12
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