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Evidence for root Fe nutrition in Hydrilla verticillata Royle

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The uptake of Fe by roots and apical leaves of the submersed aquatic plant Hydrilla verticillata Royle was studied using 59FeEDTA. 59FeEDTA was absorbed by both roots and apical leaves, and translocated to the other parts of the plant. Approximately 3% of the total 59FeEDTA absorbed by the roots over a period of 60 h was translocated to the leaves. Downward translocation of 59FeEDTA from the apical portion of the plant to the lower leaves was approximately 21% of the amount absorbed.

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Published as Journal Series No 333 of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station.

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Basiouny, F.M., Haller, W.T. & Garrard, L.A. Evidence for root Fe nutrition in Hydrilla verticillata Royle. Plant Soil 48, 621–627 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00145772

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