Journal article
Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine translocation in poplar trees
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol.18(2), pp.279-284
1999
DOI: 10.1002/etc.5620180226
Abstract
This article evaluates the translocation of the explosive hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) in hybrid poplar trees (Populus deltoides × nigra, DN34) grown in hydroponic solutions. Mass balances with [U-14C]RDX were used to assess RDX translocation. Up to 60% of the RDX uptaken by the tree accumulated in leaf tissues. Analysis of plant extracts by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with radiochemical detection indicated that RDX was not significantly transformed during exposure periods of up to 7 d. The bioaccumulation of RDX may be an important concern for phytoremediation efforts.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine translocation in poplar trees
- Creators
- Phillip L ThompsonLiz A RamerJerald L. Schnoor - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol.18(2), pp.279-284
- DOI
- 10.1002/etc.5620180226
- ISSN
- 0730-7268
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1999
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering; Occupational and Environmental Health
- Record Identifier
- 9983557542902771
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