Universität Wien

300415 VO heavy metals, trace elements, Significance (2006W)

Eco-physiological significance of heavy metals and trace elements

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Mi, 16:00 pkt. bis 17:30, Konferenzraum neben HS II, UZA I; Beginn: 04.10.06

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Language: German

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"Introduction; short description of the relevant elements (Fe,Mn,Zn,Cu,Mo,Co,Ni,Cr,Pb,Cd, Hg,Tl, B,Se,As)
"Behaviour in soil, mobility fixation (solubility and binding processes)
"Bioavailability, uptake by plants, translocation
"Toxicity of individual elements (focused on effects for plants)
"Vegetation of heavy metal soils; adaptation to high metal levels; tolerance mechanisms
"Environmental problems in agriculture; assessment of ecotoxicological effects
"Transfer of toxic elements into nutrient chains
"Plant micronutrients and their most important functions

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