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Metal concentrations in plants and soils from two British serpentine sites

Plant and Soil volume 46, pages 275–278 (1977)Cite this article

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The concentrations of several metals in plants and soils from two British serpentine sites were investigated. Large interspecific differences in plant tissue concentrations of metals were found and are believed to reflect innate differences in plant response to the unusual soil conditions. Particularly noteworthy are the high iron levels in some of the species.

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  1. Biology Department, University of Stirling Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland

    W. R. Johnston & John Proctor

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Johnston, W.R., Proctor, J. Metal concentrations in plants and soils from two British serpentine sites. Plant Soil 46, 275–278 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00693136

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Keywords

  • Iron
  • Plant Physiology
  • Metal Concentration
  • Plant Tissue
  • Soil Condition