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Photosynthesis and aboveground carbon allocation of two co-occurring poplar species in an urban brownfield.
Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987) - 1 Apr 2017
Radwanski Diane, Gallagher Frank, Vanderklein Dirk W, Schäfer Karina V R
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Phytoremediation, a technique used to reclaim heavy metal-contaminated soils, requires an understanding of plant physiological responses to heavy metals. However, the majority of studies documenting heavy metal impact on plant functioning have been performed in laboratory or greenhouse settings. We predicted that increased soil heavy metal concentrations reduce photosynthesis and biomass production in trees...
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