Effect of cadmium and nickel toxicity on the peroxidase activity and carotenoids content in moss thuidium cymbifolium
Categories: Phytoremediation literature review
Saxena, D. K., & Kaur, H. (2005). Effect of Cadmium and nickel toxicity on the peroxidase activity and carotenoids content in moss thuidium cymbifolium. Indian Journal of Plant Physiology, 10(4), 397-399.
Research experiment exploring effects of Ni and Cd on peroxidase and cartenoids in Thiudium cymbifolium (Fern moss [used in NYU NoPark garden]). Study is not concerned with phytoremediation of contaminated soil, but does mention using the moss’ peroxidase and cartenoids content as bio-indicators of heavy metal pollution.
