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Modulation of Plant Growth and Metabolism in Cadmium-Enriched Environments

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Part of the Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology book series (RECT, volume 229)

Abstract

The term “heavy metal” refers to an element that usually has an atomic number greater than 20 and a density higher than 5.0 g cm−3. Anthropogenic activities are the main source of heavy metal release, and such releases may cause considerable damage to ecosystems (Tyler et al. 1989; Zhang et al. 2009; Olubunmi and Olorunsola 2010; Lin et al. 2011).

Keywords

Heavy Metal Heavy Metal Stress Brassica Juncea Plant Water Status Relative Leaf Water Content 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of BotanyWomens Degree CollegeSrinagarIndia
  2. 2.Department of BotanyJamia HamdardNew DelhiIndia
  3. 3.University College of AgricultureUniversity of SargodhaSargodhaPakistan
  4. 4.Department of BotanyGC UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
  5. 5.Department of Botany, A.S. CollegeUniversity of KashmirSrinagarIndia

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