A field and literature survey, with interpretation, of elemental concentrations in blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)
Sheppard, SC
| HERO ID | 1924307 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 1991 |
| Title | A field and literature survey, with interpretation, of elemental concentrations in blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) |
| Authors | Sheppard, SC |
| Journal | Canadian Journal of Botany |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 63-77 |
| Abstract | BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Blueberry species are important for assessment of pollutant impacts in boreal settings because they are effective colonizers of disturbed sites, are tolerant of high levels of certain heavy metals, and are an attractive food for humans. To investigate patterns in its accumulation of elements and to provide background data, the concentrations of Al, B, Ba, Br, Ca, Ce, Cl, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Si, Sr, Ti, Zn, and Zr were measured in leaves of Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. Collected at 64 sites across much of the species range in Canada. These included both cultivated and natural populations. Ranges for 24 other elements in Vaccinium species have been complied from the literature. Measurements of site and soil characteristics were made for the 64 sites to investigate their effects on concentrations in leaves. The concentration data were right-skewed, and this has implications for both data analysis and environmental impact assessment. The con |
| Doi | 10.1139/b91-010 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1991EW33200010 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | METALS; NUTRIENT; BACKGROUND; IMPACT; POLLUTANT |
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