Study on the variations of mineral elements in Swertia speciosa (G. Don).
Variations of micro- and macrominerals concentration in Swertia speciosa were determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The mineral elements showed significant changes in roots and leaves collected from different altitudes. Among all the elements, highest concentration (more than 2,000 mg/kg) of Ca and K were recorded in S. speciosa and the concentration of other elements analyzed in the study decreased in the order Fe>Na>Zn>Co>Li>Cu>Mn.
Negi
Jagmohan S
JS
Department of Chemistry, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), 246 174 Uttarakhand, India. negi_js1981@yahoo.co.in
Singh
Pramod
P
nee Pant
Geeta J
GJ
Rawat
Mohan S Maniyari
MS
D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000737:chemistry; D013054:Spectrophotometry, Atomic; D029967:Swertia / Q000737:chemistry*
D008903:Minerals