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How Heatwaves and CO₂ Levels Affect Mustard Plant Pollution Cleanup
Jim Crocker
20th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study, conducted by the Changsha General Survey of Natural Resources Center, examined the impact of heatwaves on Brassica juncea (Indian mustard) under different CO2 levels
- Heatwaves reduced the dry weight of B. juncea across all CO2 levels, with the most significant 40% reduction observed under 250 ppm CO2
- Under 250 ppm CO2, heatwaves decreased cadmium (Cd) uptake by 28.1%, while under 550 ppm CO2, Cd uptake increased during heatwaves
- Heatwaves caused oxidative damage in B. juncea, but antioxidant enzyme activity increased under 400 and 550 ppm CO2, helping to mitigate this damage
EnvironmentSustainabilityPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Combined Effects of Heatwaves and Atmospheric CO₂ Levels on Brassica juncea Phytoremediation.
Published 17th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142901
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