Effects of cadmium uptake on growth and productivity of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) and pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) vegetables

Cadmium (Cd) is recognized as one of the most toxic elements to plants and humans when available in higher concentrations. In the present study, a pot experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of different Cd levels (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg/kg) on the growth, production, and uptake of Cd...

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Main Authors: Tumikia R. Sanga, Eliezer B. Mwakalapa, Marco Mng'ong'o, Kokusima Kalugendo, Mohanadoss Ponraj, Kenneth K. Maseka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266615432300251X