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Heavy Metal Accumulation and Distribution in Narrow-Leaved Cattail (Typha angustifolia) and Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2005
Authors:Aksoy, A, Duman, F, Sezen, G
Journal:Journal of Freshwater Ecology
Volume:20
Issue:4
Date Published:2005
ISBN Number:0270-5060
Keywords:Meleagris, Meleagris gallopavo, Phasianidae
Abstract:ABSTRACT The concentrations of Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd were measured in Phragmites australis, Typha angustifolia, and sediment from 11 sites in Karasu Stream, Kayseri, Turkey. Both plants were root accumulators of Zn, Cu, and Cd, having higher concentrations of these elements in their roots than were present in the surrounding sediment. Pb was also accumulated but not against a concentration gradient.ABSTRACT The concentrations of Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd were measured in Phragmites australis, Typha angustifolia, and sediment from 11 sites in Karasu Stream, Kayseri, Turkey. Both plants were root accumulators of Zn, Cu, and Cd, having higher concentrations of these elements in their roots than were present in the surrounding sediment. Pb was also accumulated but not against a concentration gradient.
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02705060.2005.9664806
Short Title:Journal of Freshwater Ecology
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