The uptake of Pb2+ by nutrient starved Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) royle (Hydrilla)

Date of Publication

2012

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Thesis Adviser

Jose Santos Carandang, VI.

Abstract/Summary

This study aimed to find out if Hydrilla verticillata could take up Pb2+ in solution. The plants were cultured for 96 hours in nutrient free medium with different concentration of Pb2+ (5, 10 & 20 mg/L). The control group was cultured in distilled water. Both experiment and control group were first acclimatized in 10% Hoagland’s solution before treatment. Results indicate that H. verticillata can accumulate Pb2+ despite nutrient starvation. The Pb2+ conc. taken up by H. verticillata was found to be proportional to the Pb2+ concentration in the medium.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU019063

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

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