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In our research emphasis is placed upon bioaccumulation of Zn, Fe and Al by salt marsh vegetation of coastal areas of River Sado estuary.
The differences in trace metal accumulation in each species,collected at different sampling points is discussed, considering the possible influence of some local environmental factors, and the position of the species in the salt marsh.
The results show that roots of Halimione portulacoides and Arthrocnemum perenne accumulated large amounts of trace metals, rather than above-ground tissues. The highest mean values for each metal, were always determined in A. perenne roots. This suggest the importance of the root system of the studied species in the recycling of metals and in the decontamination of the environment.
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Reboredo, F. (1984). Determination of Zinc, Iron and Aluminium in Halophytic Species of the River Sado Estuary—Portugal, by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. In: Margaris, N.S., Arianoustou-Faraggitaki, M., Oechel, W.C. (eds) Being alive on land. Tasks for vegetation science, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6578-2_35
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