Effect of cadmium on germination, growth and active principle contents of Matricaria recutita L.
The effects on Matricaria recutita L. of an increase of cadmium concentration in soil and in atmosphere were investigated. Data on germination, survival, growth and dry weight were collected and methilenic extracts of the drugs were analyzed. Cd pollution affects Matricaria germination and growth and GLC analysis of extracts shows a significant difference in active principles between the plants subject undergone different treatments.
De Pasquale
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Department Farmaco-Biologico, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Italy.
Ragusa
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Iauk
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Barbera
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Galati
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity; D002104:Cadmium / Q000633:toxicity*; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity
D000393:Air Pollutants; D012989:Soil Pollutants; D002104:Cadmium