The Optimal Root Length for Vetiveria zizanioides When Transplanted to Cd Polluted Soil.
In order to facilitate transportation and accelerate growth, roots of Vetiveria zizanioides must be pruned before transplanting. The present research is aimed to investigate the best root length for vetiver grown in cadmium (Cd) polluted soil. The results indicated that 6 cm root-length plant (RLP) was the best candidate in phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soil for its stronger tolerance and better growth promoting activities.
a College of Environmental Science and Engineering , Hunan University , Changsha , PR China.
Xian-Chun
XC
Chen
Yun-Guo
YG
Liu
Guang-Ming
GM
Zeng
Guo-Feng
GF
Duan
Xin-Jiang
XJ
Hu
Xi
X
Hu
Wei-Hua
WH
Xu
Mei
M
Zou
D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002104:Cadmium / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D049930:Chrysopogon / Q000737:chemistry / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D052918:Environmental Restoration and Remediation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000737:chemistry / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*
D012989:Soil Pollutants; D002104:Cadmium
Cd; indole-3-acetic acid; root elongation; root length; toxicity