Proline accumulation in lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf.) due to heavy metal stress

Journal of Environmental Biology

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 299-302

  Handique, G K ^a   Handique, A K ^b  

^a Nalbari College   (India)

^b GAUHATI UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Cymbopogon flexuosus; Heavy metal; Lemongrass; Proline

Indexed keywords

BIOACCUMULATION; GRASS; GROWTH; HEAVY METAL; LEAF; POLLUTION EXPOSURE; ROOT; TRANSPLANTATION;

EID: 61849138216     PISSN: 02548704     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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