L12 Flashcards
1
Q
An element required for plant growth and/or reproduction that cannot be replaced by another element.
A
essential mineral nutrient
2
Q
prevent the entry of heavy metals to the plant, whereas tolerance mechanisms detoxify heavy metals within the plant
A
Avoidance mechanisms
3
Q
can accumulate heavy metals in their tissues to concentrations several orders of magnitude greater than that in the surrounding vegetation, without any detrimental effect on their growth or fecundity
A
Hyperaccumulator plants
