Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis HC-2 Combined with Biochar on the Growth and Cd and Pb Accumulation of Radish in a Heavy Metal-Contaminated Farmland under Field Conditions.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to explore the effect of heavy metal-resistant bacteria and biochar (BC) on reducing heavy metal accumulation in vegetables and the underlying mechanism. We tested Bacillus thuringiensis HC-2, BC, and BC+HC-2 for their ability to immobilize Cd and Pb in culture solution. We also studied the effects of these treatments on the dry weight and Cd and Pb uptake of radish in metal-contaminated soils under field conditions and the underlying mechanism. Treatment with HC-2, BC, and BC+HC-2 significantly reduced the water-soluble Cd (34-56%) and Pb (31-54%) concentrations and increased the pH and NH4+ concentration in solution compared with their vales in a control. These treatments significantly increased the dry weight of radish roots (18.4-22.8%) and leaves (37.8-

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6801573 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature