Effect of foliar application of Fe and banana peel waste biochar on growth, chlorophyll content and accessory pigments synthesis in spinach under chromium (IV) toxicity

Chromium (Cr) toxicity is becoming one of a major issue for the cultivation of crops. Toxicity of Cr directly affects synthesis of chlorophyll and restricts Fe intake, which decreases crop growth. It is well documented that the reduction of Cr toxicity through the application of biochar. However, cu...

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Main Authors: Danish Subhan, Tahir Fayyaz Ahmad, Rasheed Muhammad Khalid, Ahmad Niaz, Ali Muhammad Arif, Kiran Sidra, Younis Uzma, Irshad Inam, Butt Beenish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-07-01
Series:Open Agriculture
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2019-0034