Studies on Uptake of PCBs by Hordeum Vulgare (barley) and Lycopersicon Esculentum (tomato)

Author

Q. Ye
Ravi K. Puri
Shubhender Kapila, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
W. R. Lower
A. F. Yanders

Abstract

The uptake of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from soil by barley and tomato plants was investigated. The results indicate a lack of active transport of these compounds. However, plants readily trap airborne PCBs escaping from soil, and a good correlation between vapor pressure of PCBs and their concentration in plant tissue was observed.

Recommended Citation

Q. Ye et al., "Studies on Uptake of PCBs by Hordeum Vulgare (barley) and Lycopersicon Esculentum (tomato)," Chemosphere, Elsevier, Jan 1991.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-6535(91)90164-9

Department(s)

Chemistry

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0045-6535

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1991 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1991