Abstract:Growth and accumulation of cadmium (Cd) in Indian spinach (Basella rubra L.) grown in three different textured soils treated with various levels of Cd was studied by a pot experiment. In general, Cd application caused a suppression of dry weights of leaves, stems and roots. The increasing application of Cd from 1 to 9 mg Cd kg -1 soil significantly increased Cd concentration in leaf, stem and root from that of the control. The highest concentrations of Cd were found in roots and the lowest concentrations were … Show more
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