<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>By using biological assay in the laboratory were tested quality and impact of the water to the selected test plants: buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Water was analyzed from two locations from the River Douro in Portugal. Physico-chemical analysis of general parameters in the water samples indicate that electrical conductivity and ammonium were detected in values exceeding MAC, according to Portuguese regulations on water quality. Also, in the analyzed samples of water in quantities that exceed the maximum allowable concentration values are: arsenic (As), selenium (Se), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg). In tested samples several pharmaceuticals were detected. The obtained results indicate differences in tolerance of the test plants towards the quality of water. Physiological parameters (germination energy and germination) are not good indicators of water quality and more reliable can be considered some morphological traits (length, fresh and dry weight of root and shoot), that reacted in inhibition or stimulation, depending on water quality.</p></abstract>

By using biological assay in the laboratory were tested quality and impact of the water to the selected test plants: buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Water was analyzed from two locations from the River Douro in Portugal. Physico-chemical analysis of general parameters in the water samples indicate that electrical conductivity and ammonium were detected in values exceeding MAC, according to Portuguese regulations on water quality. Also, in the analyzed samples of water in quantities that exceed the maximum allowable concentration values are: arsenic (As), selenium (Se), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg). In tested samples several pharmaceuticals were detected. The obtained results indicate differences in tolerance of the test plants towards the quality of water. Physiological parameters (germination energy and germination) are not good indicators of water quality and more reliable can be considered some morphological traits (length, fresh and dry weight of root and shoot), that reacted in inhibition or stimulation, depending on water quality.

Physioloigical and Morphological Parametrers of Cultivated Plants as Indicators of Water Quality

Antonije Žunić, MSc, PhD student, Slavica Vuković, PhD assistant professor, Sanja Lazić, PhD full professor, Dragana Šunjka, PhD assistant professor, Sonja Gvozdenac, MSc, research assistant, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Trg D. Obradovića 8, Novi Sad

Maria Fatima full professor de Alpendurada, PhD Water Institue of the Northern Region, Porto,

Contemporary Agriculture

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By using biological assay in the laboratory were tested quality and impact of the water to the selected test plants: buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and...

Physioloigical and Morphological Parametrers of Cultivated Plants as Indicators of Water Quality

Publicado en línea: 23 sept 2016

Páginas: 44 - 52

Recibido: 13 abr 2016

Aceptado: 20 jul 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/contagri-2016-0008

Palabras clave
Douro, water, pollutants, phytoindicators, buckwheat, cabbage

© 2016 Antonije Žunić et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Physioloigical and Morphological Parametrers of Cultivated Plants as Indicators of Water Quality

Publicado en línea: 23 sept 2016

Páginas: 44 - 52

Recibido: 13 abr 2016

Aceptado: 20 jul 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/contagri-2016-0008

Palabras claveDouro, water, pollutants, phytoindicators, buckwheat, cabbage

© 2016 Antonije Žunić et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Palabras clave
Douro, water, pollutants, phytoindicators, buckwheat, cabbage