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Influence of Heavy Metals on the Carbohydrate and Phenolics in Mangrove, Aegiceras corniculatum L., Seedlings

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The author would like to thank Dr. Jinwen Liu for technical assistance. The financial assistance from Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30530150, 40673064 and 30470301) and Program for Innovative Research Team in Science and Technologe in Fujian Province is gratefully acknowledged.

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    Q. Guangqiu, Y. Chongling & L. Haoliang

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Guangqiu, Q., Chongling, Y. & Haoliang, L. Influence of Heavy Metals on the Carbohydrate and Phenolics in Mangrove, Aegiceras corniculatum L., Seedlings. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 78, 440–444 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-007-9204-9

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