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Zinc effects on cadmium uptake in 3 cereals using chelator-buffered nutrient solutions

Posted on:1999-03-20Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:University of Maryland, College ParkCandidate:Green, Carrie ElizabethFull Text:PDF
GTID:1463390014473151Subject:Agriculture
Abstract/Summary:
Concern persists over the presence of Cd in food grains due to the potential for human health effects. Cadmium concentration in cereals is influenced by the presence of soil solution Zn. The use of chelator-buffered nutrient solutions allows study of very well controlled Zn...
Keywords/Search Tags:Chelator-buffered nutrient
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