Heavy Metal Stress in Plants
| Author | : M.N.V. Prasad |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 405 |
| Release | : 2013-03-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783662077450 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3662077450 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (450 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Heavy Metal Stress in Plants by : M.N.V. Prasad
Download or read book Heavy Metal Stress in Plants written by M.N.V. Prasad and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heavy metal phytotoxicity has been known for more than a century. However, research in the past years has confirmed the immense damage by metal pollution to plants, the soil and ultimately to humans. By reviewing both field and laboratory work, this book deals with the various functional and ecological aspects of heavy metal stress on plants and outlines the scope for future research and the possibilities for remediation.
