Research Article

Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics

Volume: 31 Number: 1 April 28, 2017
  • Boda Ravi Kiran
  • M.n.v. Prasad

Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics

Abstract

Lead (Pb) is not essential for metabolism of organisms. Lead toxicity to nervous system in human is well established. It is released into the environment through various technogenic and geogenic sources. Soils are often co-contaminated with potentially toxic metals like lead, cadmium etc. and petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbons etc. Organics can be degraded to less toxic forms by bioremediation strategies, while inorganics such as Pb, cannot be degraded. Phytoremediation is one of the effective strategies to achieve natural attenuation. Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, Euphorbiaceae) is a potential candidate for environmental cleanup and revegetation of contaminated lands. Published literature acknowledges its outstanding remediation functions. Additionally, its environmental sustainable aspects and circular economics are attracting researchers in the field of agriculture and environmental sciences. This paper investigates the responses of castor bean seedlings to Pb-toxicity in hydroponics, which offers unique clues for understanding toxicity and tolerance manifestations.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agronomy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Boda Ravi Kiran This is me
India

M.n.v. Prasad This is me
Thailand

Publication Date

April 28, 2017

Submission Date

March 17, 2017

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Year 2017 Volume: 31 Number: 1

APA
Kiran, B. R., & Prasad, M. (2017). Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 31(1), 73-80. https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG
AMA
1.Kiran BR, Prasad M. Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2017;31(1):73-80. https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG
Chicago
Kiran, Boda Ravi, and M.n.v. Prasad. 2017. “Responses of Ricinus Communis L. (Castor Bean, Phytoremediation Crop) Seedlings to Lead (Pb) Toxicity in Hydroponics”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 31 (1): 73-80. https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG.
EndNote
Kiran BR, Prasad M (April 1, 2017) Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 31 1 73–80.
IEEE
[1]B. R. Kiran and M. Prasad, “Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics”, Selcuk J Agr Food Sci, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 73–80, Apr. 2017, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG
ISNAD
Kiran, Boda Ravi - Prasad, M.n.v. “Responses of Ricinus Communis L. (Castor Bean, Phytoremediation Crop) Seedlings to Lead (Pb) Toxicity in Hydroponics”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 31/1 (April 1, 2017): 73-80. https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG.
JAMA
1.Kiran BR, Prasad M. Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2017;31:73–80.
MLA
Kiran, Boda Ravi, and M.n.v. Prasad. “Responses of Ricinus Communis L. (Castor Bean, Phytoremediation Crop) Seedlings to Lead (Pb) Toxicity in Hydroponics”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 31, no. 1, Apr. 2017, pp. 73-80, https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG.
Vancouver
1.Boda Ravi Kiran, M.n.v. Prasad. Responses of Ricinus communis L. (Castor bean, phytoremediation crop) seedlings to lead (Pb) toxicity in hydroponics. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 1;31(1):73-80. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA56ML66LG

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