Effect of Heavy Metals on the Germination of Wheat Seeds: Enzymatic Assay

Olga PINTILIE; Marius ZAHARIA; Adelina COSMA; Alina BUTNARU; Manuela MURARIU; Gabi DROCHIOIU; Ion SANDU

Olga PINTILIE Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi
Marius ZAHARIA Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi
Adelina COSMA Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi
Alina BUTNARU Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi
Manuela MURARIU Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași
Gabi DROCHIOIU Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi
Ion SANDU Al. I. Cuza University of Iaşi / ARHEOINVEST Interdisciplinary Platform

Keywords: heavy metals, genetic conservation, toxicity, enzymatic determination, germination tests

Abstract

Stress caused by heavy metals is a major problem which affects agricultural productivity and, implicitly, human health. Natural flora presents differences of tolerance to heavy metals. Some plants grow well in a soil enriched with heavy metals, while others cannot develop in such conditions. This study investigates the effect of heavy metals on plant viability at molecular level and draws attention to the danger of the widespread use of toxic compounds.

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