Essays about: "Salix viminalis"
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6. Phenotypic variation of Salix viminalis in well-watered and drought conditions
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics (until 131231)Abstract : Background and aims Salix viminalis, which is a C3 perennial crop, is one of the promising candidates for bioenergy production. It is easy to propagate by stem cutting and is able to re-sprout after each harvest. In addition, S. viminalis can produce high biomass yield within a short time frame. READ MORE
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7. Phytoremediation of a highly creosote-contaminated soil by means of Salix viminalis
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil SciencesAbstract : The aims of this study were to investigate whether Salix viminalis could grow in a highly creosote contaminated soil and, if so, whether the introduction of the plant enhanced the dissipation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The purpose was also to examine whether inoculation of two different bacterial strains further enhanced the decrease of the contaminant. READ MORE
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8. Cadmium uptake in willow (Salix viminalis L.) and spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in relation to plant growth and Cd concentration in soil solution
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil SciencesAbstract : The cadmium (Cd) content in agricultural soils has increased during the last decades. This toxic heavy metal is allocated to edible plant parts and moves upwards in the food chain, e.g. via cereals and vegetables. READ MORE