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The split-root technique was used to study the effect of varying the growth media on the elemental content of nutrient elements in the roots of grape vines. The varieties 2-1 (R99 x Jacquez) and Sauvignon blanc (Vitis vinifera) were grown in Hoagland water culture with and without added aluminium. The elemental concentrations of Mg, Al, Si, P. S, Cl, K and Ca in the dried roots were determined by PIXE. Roots grown in Al-rich media were deficient in Mg and Ca, but enriched in Al. There was a correlation between Al and Si but the uptake differed in the two varieties.
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Le Roux, E.G., Peisach, M., Pineda, C.A. et al. The toxic effect of aluminium in vines. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 120, 97–104 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02037855
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