Localization of nickel in the hyperaccumulator plant Breynia cernua (Poir.) Mull.Arg. discovered in the nickeliferous laterites of Zambales, the Philippines

• Main Authors: Gotera, Kristine Mae C, Claveria, Rene Juna R, Doronila, Augustine I, Perez, Teresita R
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2019
• Subjects: Cellular structures; SEM-EDX analysis; optical microscopy; Environmental Sciences
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/es-faculty-pubs/41; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15226514.2019.1644288?casa_token=S-6yDVzihPcAAAAA%3Aj_ylnZ6Nvu_F4-Cf-7GyR8d1680UiLre5h9tMr8gHz8OwHz7v3SxFZAmliN-TF4p_P1MSUDkECF1Ug
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

A newly discovered nickel (Ni) hyperaccumulator plant, Breynia cernua (Phyllanthaceae) from the nickeliferous laterites of Acoje, Zambales, has elevated Ni concentrations. Its computed bioaccumulation factor is 1.7 and the translocation factor is 4.6. Leaf tissues which contain the highest Ni concen...