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Studies in the biology of metals

III. The localization of lead within the cell of the growing root

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A variety of tests on root tips of Allium cepa, Zea mais, and Vicia faba proves definitely that lead is combined in especially high concentration with the nucleus and walls of the cells of these structures.

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  1. Hammett, F. S., Studies in the Biology of Metals. I. The localization of lead by growing roots. This Journal, vol. IV, 183–186, 1928.

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  2. Hammett, F. S., Studies in the Biology of Metals. II. The retardative influence of lead on root growth. This Journal, vol. IV, 187–191, 1928.

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  1. The Research Institute of The Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, USA

    Frederick S. Hammett

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Hammett, F.S. Studies in the biology of metals. Protoplasma 5, 135–141 (1928). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01604594

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