A METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING NATURAL AND WASTE-WATERS USING PLANT SEEDS

被引:4
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BINEY, CA
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[1] Institute of Aquatic Biology, Achimota
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10.1007/BF00394974
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
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Studies were conducted to describe a method for the characterisation of natural and waste waters using plant seed germination as a technique for toxicity testing. Maize seeds were found to be more sensitive to differences in water quality than cowpea seeds and also showed more consistency in results. Trials conducted using natural waters and effluents from gold mining and textile manufacturing operations are also reported.
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