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Chromium Phytotoxicity in Radish (Raphanus sativus): Effects on Metabolism and Nutrient Uptake

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In the present investigation, chromium (VI) induced toxicity on metabolic activity and translocations of nutrients in radish were evaluated under controlled glass house conditions. Chromium was found to induce toxicity and significantly affect plant growth and metabolic activity. Excess of chromium (0.4 mM) caused a decrease in the concentration of iron in leaves (from 134.3 to 71.9 μg g−1 dw) and significant translocation of sulphur, phosphorus and zinc. Translocation of manganese, copper and boron were less affected from root to stem. After 15 days of Cr exposure, maximum accumulation of Cr was found in roots (327.6 μg g−1 dw) followed by stems (186.8 μg g−1 dw) and leaves (116.7 μg g−1 dw) at 0.4 mM Cr concentration. Therefore, Cr may affect negatively not only production, but also the nutritive quality of the radish; likewise, higher Cr content may cause health hazards for humans.

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Authors are thankful to Director, CSIR-NBRI for providing facilities. KKT is grateful to Department of Science and Technology (Govt. of India), New Delhi, and GUJCOST, Gandhinagar for providing financial assistance and Director SICART for encouragements. NKS acknowledge Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi for Research Associate Fellowship.

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  2. Plant Ecology and Environmental Science Division, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India

    N. K. Singh & U. N. Rai

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Tiwari, K.K., Singh, N.K. & Rai, U.N. Chromium Phytotoxicity in Radish (Raphanus sativus): Effects on Metabolism and Nutrient Uptake. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 91, 339–344 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-013-1047-y

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Keywords

  • Metal
  • Relative water content
  • Glutathione
  • Bioaccumulation
  • Toxicity