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Study on the Trace Elements in Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H. Karsten

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An attempt has been made to analyze some trace elements and electrolytes like Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Co, Na, K, Ca, and Li present in the Swertia chirayita roots and leaves. The concentration of Ca in all the samples was more than 1,346.0 mg/kg and the concentration of other elements was found in the order K > Ca > Fe > Na > Mn > Zn > Co > Cu > Li in different samples of S. chirayita.

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First author is thankful to UCOST Dehradun (Grant No. UCS&T/R&D/CHEM-05/06-07) for providing financial assistance in the form of Senior Research Fellowship.

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    Jagmohan S. Negi, Pramod Singh, M. S. M. Rawat & Geeta J. nee Pant

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Negi, J.S., Singh, P., Rawat, M.S.M. et al. Study on the Trace Elements in Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H. Karsten. Biol Trace Elem Res 133, 350–356 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-009-8446-2

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