Universität Wien

300415 VO heavy metals, trace elements, Significance (2005W)

Eco-physiological significance of heavy metals and trace elements (in cooperation with Dr. Markus Puschenreiter)

0.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Mi, 16:00 pkt. bis 17:30, Konferenzraum neben HS II, UZA I; Beginn: 05.10.05

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Language: German

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ECTS-Points: 3
" Introduction; short description of the relevant elements (Fe,Mn,Zn,Cu,Mo,Co,Ni,Cr,Pb,Cd,Hg,Tl,B,Se,As)

" Behaviour in soil, mobility fixation (solubility and binding processes)

" Bioavailability, uptake by plants, translocation

" Toxicity of individual elements (focused on effects for plants)

" Vegetation of heavy metal soils; adaptation to high metal levels; tolerance mechanisms

" Environmental problems in agriculture; assessment of ecotoxicological effects

" Transfer of toxic elements into nutrient chains

" Plant micronutrients and their most important functions

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