Effects of soil amendments on leaf anatomical characteristics of marigolds cultivated in cadmium-spiked soils

Abstract The marigolds (Tagetes spp.) in this study were classified as excluders for cadmium (Cd); however, their leaves also accumulated substantial Cd content. Among the experimental treatments (i.e., control, cattle manure, pig manure, and leonardite which served as soil amendments), pig manure r...

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Main Authors: Alapha Thongchai, Weeradej Meeinkuirt, Puntaree Taeprayoon, Isma-ae Chelong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95467-9