Project:BB|350

Title
Analysis of the cadmium and zinc toxicity on nitrogen fixation in soil.
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StartDate
1999-10-01
EndDate
2003-09-30
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Abstract

It has recently been established that nitrogen fixation is sensitively affected by heavy metals in soil. In this project, it will be assessed under which conditions cadmium and zinc are toxic to N2 - fixation. The mechanisms of the toxic action will be unraveled.

Keywords

zinc, n2-fixation, soil, soil solution, toxicity, cadmium

People

Name Role Start End
Merckx, Roeland member
Smolders, Erik promotor

Orgunits

Name Role Start End
Division Soil and Water Management unknown

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