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Chemical changes in bromeliad leaves at different vegetative stages

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Studies concerning the accumulating capacity of native epiphytic bromeliads are of utmost relevance, due to the continuous incorporation of chemical elements provided by these organisms in the ecosystems. Bromeliad species from diverse São Paulo State conservation units, Brazil, were sampled for young, mature and old leaves using a sustainable sampling method. By applying INAA, the accumulation of ten chemical elements, i.e. Br, Ca, Co, Fe, K, Na, Rb, Sc, Sr and Zn, was investigated in different leaf vegetative stages. The bromeliads showed divergent chemical element distribution patterns, demonstrating a real complexity in the accumulation and translocation mechanisms utilized by these plants.

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The authors are thankful to The State of São Paulo Research Foundation—FAPESP for financial support (Processes 05/57547-5, 06/60265-4 and 06/04307-1).

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    C. Elias, E. A. N. Fernandes, E. J. França & M. A. Bacchi

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Elias, C., Fernandes, E.A.N., França, E.J. et al. Chemical changes in bromeliad leaves at different vegetative stages. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 282, 111–115 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-009-0257-6

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