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Does copper reduce cadmium uptake by different rice genotypes?
Journal of environmental sciences (China) - 1 Jan 2008
Cui Yujing, Zhang Xuhong, Zhu Yongguan
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A hydroponics experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of copper (Cu) on cadmium (Cd), calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) uptake by several rice genotypes. The experiment was carried out as a 2x2x4 factorial with four rice genotypes and two levels of Cu and Cd in nutrient solution. Plants were grown in a growth chamber with controlled environment. The results showed a significant difference between...
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