In:
International Journal of PIXE, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, Vol. 09, No. 03n04 ( 1999-01), p. 353-364
Abstract:
High Fe concentrations were reported from roots of plants grown in soil. This has been discussed as a possible Fe source for plants, since the concentrations shown in the roots were much higher than in the shoots. There are, however, also some indications that soil contamination at the root surface of soil grown plants could have led to an overestimation of the Fe concentration in roots. Fe distribution in root cross sections of barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Alexis) has been studied to investigate this hypothesis. Micro-PIXE analyses in point and mapping mode were complemented by the STIM technique. Based on the correlation between Fe and soil-related elements ( Ti , Al and Si ), most of Fe located at the root surface could be attributed to soil contamination. It could also be shown that this soil contamination leads to an overestimation of Fe concentration in roots.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0129-0835
,
1793-6616
DOI:
10.1142/S0129083599000450
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
Publication Date:
1999
