Effects of Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Ni<sup>2+</sup>, Pb<sup>2+</sup>, Zn<sup>2+</sup> and pentachlorophenol on photosynthesis and motility in <it>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</it> in short-term exposure experiments
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Heavy metals, especially copper, nickel, lead and zinc, have adverse effects on terrestrial and in aquatic environments. However, their impact can vary depending on the nature of organisms. Taking into account the ability of heavy me...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Ecology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6785/1/1 |