Regression models for monitoring trace metal accumulations by Faba sativa Bernh. plants grown in soils amended with different rates of sewage sludge.

ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted using a pot experiment to develop regression models for the prediction of trace metal concentrations in faba bean (Faba sativa Bernh.) plants cultivated in soils amended with different rates of sewage sludge to monitor possible human health risks. The trace metal concentrations in the different tissues of faba bean showed that most of the investigated trace metals were accumulated in the plant roots rather than in the other tissues. Meanwhile, the fruits accumulated the lowest concentration of most trace metals. The trace metal concentrations of the faba bean plants had a significant positive correlation with the organic matter content and a significant negative correlation with the soil pH. Transfer of trace metals from the soil to faba bean roots indicated

SUBMITTER: Eid EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6443791 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature