(9). Hydroponic studies using several species, including soybeans (1, 13) and navy beans (17), suggested that high nutrient Zn did interfere with Fe uptake and/ or translocation, resulting in manifestations of Fe deficiency. The addition of Fe to the growth medium of soybeans could overcome the effects of high nutrient Zn, suggesting a competition between Zn and Fe at some site (1).Examination of competition between Zn -and Fe necessitates separate analysis of the absorption of metals by the roots and translocation to the leaves, using carefully controlled nutrient conditions. This report describes a hydroponic study designed to determine possible mechanisms of Zn toxicity at the level of these transport processes. The effect of Zn on Chl was also studied.
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