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Environmental contamination with Cadmium (Cd) is of great concern due to its hazardous effects on living organisms.Query In the present research, Leucaena leucocephala plants were exposed to Cd concentrations of 5, 10, and 15 mg/L to determine their potential use in Cd remediation. Different parameters including Cd uptake, macro/micronutrient content, chlorophyl, and catalase production were determined. Results indicated that Cd uptake by L. leucocephala roots did not show a significant difference between treatments. However, a significant increase in Cd content (Tukey´s HSD) was observed in stems as Cd levels in the media augmented. The highest Cd content (830 ± 20 mg/kg) was determined in stems of plants exposed to 15 mg/L Cd, and no Cd was detected in leaves. Data showed that as Cd concentration increased in the media, Ca, Mg, K, Zn, and Mn decreased. Moreover, while the presence of Cd reduced catalase activity in roots, chlorophyll production was not affected.
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The authors acknowledge Mr. Delvis Pérez for providing access to the ICP-OES spectrometer at Tropical Agricultural Research Station (TARS) to carry out sample analysis. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
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González-Velázquez, J., Salas-Vázquez, E., Flores-Tavizón, E. et al. Effect of Cadmium on Macro and Micronutrient Uptake and Translocation by Leucaena leucocephala. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 109, 817–822 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-022-03592-6
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