Metal concentration in plant tissues of <i>Ricinus communis</i> L. (Castor oil) grown in soil contaminated with spent lubricating oil
Castor oil plant seeds (Ricinus communis L.) were grown in spent lubricating oil (SLO) contaminated soil at concentrations of 1-6% (w/w, oil/soil). Plant height and stem girth were depressed by spent lubricating oil at concentrations of 2% (w/w) and above. One percent (1%) spent lubricating oil in s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP)
2006-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management |
| Online Access: | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/17331 |