Effect of lead on imbibition, germination, and growth of <i>Phaseolus vulgaris </i>L. and <i>Zea mays </i>L.
Lead is highly reactive and it can be consequently toxic to living cells to both plants and humans. This heavy metal is a source of contamination to the environment and it disrupts natural cycles. The present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of lead on the imbibition process, germination and g...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2013-07-01
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Series: | Biotecnología Vegetal |
Online Access: | https://revista.ibp.co.cu/index.php/BV/article/view/114 |