Nickel accumulating plants in the post-mining land of Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nickel accumulating plants in the post-mining land of Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Authors

  • Netty Syam Faculty of Agriculture, University of Moeslim Indonesia-Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • T. Wardiyati Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran, Malang 65145, Indonesia
  • E. Handayanto Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran, Malang 65145, Indonesia
  • M.D. Maghfoer Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Jl. Veteran, Malang 65145, Indonesia

Keywords:

Hyperaccumulation, Phytoremediation, Sarcotheca celebica

Abstract

Twenty-three plant species from three post-mining sites in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia were collected and their nickel concentrations in the dried leaf samples determined. Most species had a concentration below the threshold for nickel hyperaccumulation, with the exception of Sarcotheca celebica Veldk. (Family Oxadilaceae), which recorded a concentration of 1039 mg Ni kg–1 dry weight. However, all collected species would be suitable for remediation of the post-mining lands.

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Published

17-10-2012

How to Cite

Syam, N., Wardiyati, T., Handayanto, E., & Maghfoer, M. (2012). Nickel accumulating plants in the post-mining land of Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 50(1), 45–48. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/265

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Short communications

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