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cje ›› 2000, Vol. ›› Issue (1): 19-22.

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Effects of Single and Combinative Pollutions of Lead, Cadmium and Chromium on the Germination of Brassica chinensis L

Ren Anzhi, Gao Yubao   

  1. Department of Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071
  • Received:1998-02-26 Online:2000-02-10

Abstract: Germiantion of Brassica chinensis L. grown in the solution with different concentrations of lead, cadmium and chromium (single and combinative) was investigated. Root lengths decreased with the increase of lead, cadmium and chromium in hydroponic solution. The physiological toxicity order for these three ions was Cr6+ >Cd2+ >Pb2+ . The uptake of Pb by Brassica chinensis was enhanced with Pb addition. The toxicity of Cr and Pb was reduced due to precipitation of Cr2O72- and Pb2+ . The toxicity of Cd to plant decreased when Cr6+ was added.

Key words: depression between karst hills, land use pattern., soil microbe, environment