The effects of different arsenic species in relation to straighthead disease in rice

H. P. Martin, W. Maher, M. Ellwood, E. Duncan, P. Snell, F. Krikowa

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    Abstract

    The effects of inorganic arsenic on plants, the mechanisms involved in the uptake and transport of arsenic and how inorganic arsenic enters food chains are well documented. Regulatory limits have been established to control the inorganic arsenic concentrations in certain foods including rice. There is, however, a knowledge gap with respect to dimethylarsenic concentrations. In this study rice was grown hydroponically and exposed to varying DMA concentrations. High levels of DMA were detrimental to rice plants whereby plants showed symptoms consistent with Straighthead disease, a disease that results in dramatic yield losses.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEnvironmental Arsenic in a ChangingWorld - 7th International Congress and Exhibition Arsenic in the Environment, 2018
    EditorsYong-Guan Zhu, Yong-Guan Zhu, Huaming Guo, Huaming Guo, Prosun Bhattacharya, Prosun Bhattacharya, Jochen Bundschuh, Arslan Ahmad, Arslan Ahmad, Arslan Ahmad, Ravi Naidu, Ravi Naidu
    PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
    Pages295-296
    Number of pages2
    ISBN (Print)9781138486096
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    Event7th International Congress and Exhibition Arsenic in the Environment, 2018 - Beijing, China
    Duration: 1 Jul 20186 Jul 2018

    Publication series

    NameEnvironmental Arsenic in a ChangingWorld - 7th International Congress and Exhibition Arsenic in the Environment, 2018

    Conference

    Conference7th International Congress and Exhibition Arsenic in the Environment, 2018
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityBeijing
    Period1/07/186/07/18

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