Correlation of physico-chemical parameters with toxicity of metal ions to plants

Authors
Enache, M Palit, P Dearden, JC Lepp, NW
Citation
M. Enache et al., Correlation of physico-chemical parameters with toxicity of metal ions to plants, PEST MAN SC, 56(9), 2000, pp. 821-824
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Entomology/Pest Control
Journal title
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
ISSN journal
1526498X → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
821 - 824
Database
ISI
SICI code
1526-498X(200009)56:9<821:COPPWT>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
The in vivo toxicities of 12 metal ions to cabbage plants have been correla ted with ion-specific physico-chemical parameters. Several regression model s were statistically significant but two different electronegativities in c ombination with Kaiser's electrochemical potential appeared to be the best determinants of metal ion toxicity, giving a good correlation (r(2) adjuste d = 0.81 for 11 metal ions excluding copper, and 0.66 for all 12 metal ions ). (C) 2000 Society of Chemical Industry.