Copper Uptake and Its Effects on Two Riparian Plant Species, the Native <i>Urtica dioica,</i> and the Invasive <i>Fallopia japonica</i>

Copper Uptake and Its Effects on Two Riparian Plant Species, the Native <i>Urtica dioica,</i> and the Invasive <i>Fallopia japonica</i>

Copper accumulating in stream sediments can be transported to adjacent riparian habitats by flooding. Although being an essential element for plants, copper is toxic at high concentrations and restricts, among other things, plant growth. Besides copper, invasive plants, such as <i>Fallopia jap...

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Main Authors: Daniel Schmitz, Johanna Girardi, Jellian Jamin, Mirco Bundschuh, Benedict Geng, Rico Feldmann, Verena Rösch, Kai Riess, Jens Schirmel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
inorganic pollution
bioaccumulation
contamination
copper
copper sulphate
heavy metals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/3/481

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