Title of article :
effect of salinity and ph on the absorption of cadmium in lemna minor
Author/Authors :
hanaf, rajaa abdul-kadhim university of basrah - college of marine sciences - department of natural marine science, basrah, iraq
Abstract :
this work was conducted to study the effect of salinity and ph on the absorption and accumulation of cadmium by the aquatic plant lemna minor. different concentrations of salinity (0, 1, 2 and 3 ppt) and ph (6.2, 7 and 8.4) were used. the results showed a decrease in the absorption of cadmium with increasing salinity, and the highest concentration of cadmium absorption at ph 6.2.
Keywords :
heavy elements , aquatic plants , pollution , bioaccumulation
Journal title :
International Journal of Aquatic Biology
Journal title :
International Journal of Aquatic Biology
