ISSN:
1365-3040
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
The cellular and subcellular distribution of Ni within leaves of Hybanthus floribundus (Lindley) F. Muell, a hyperaccumulator of Ni, was investigated at relatively high spatial resolution using energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis (EDAX). Elemental distribution maps showed that Ni was predominantly localized in the vacuoles of epidermal cells in the leaves. Quantification of Ni revealed concentrations up to 275 mmol kg−1 (embedded tissue) in some epidermal vacuoles. The accumulation of Ni in these cells was associated with a decrease in the concentration of Na and K. There was no indication that Ni was associated with P, S or Cl in the vacuoles. Ni was also concentrated on the outside of cell walls throughout the leaves, indicating that apoplastic compartmentation is also involved in Ni tolerance and accumulation in this plant.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0016-8025.2003.01170.x
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