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Deronde &W. Baeyens. Environ. During the analysis of this data, the researchers found that about 88% of the mercury present in plants comes from plant leaves that absorb mercury gas from the air. 2-12-26in Proceedings of the 22nd National Conference of Kasetsart University: Environmental Science Section, 30 January2 February, 1984, Bangkok, Thailand. Pl. Beijer, K. &A. Jernelv. Although promising, this may not guarantee that Cilantro will be effective in the treatment of mercury poisoning. & Techn.) Plants have extensive root systems that find every crevice in the soil. If a plant can absorb, let's say, the cancer-causing benzo-pyrene - C20H12, found . Farler, E. 1952. Ecotoxicol. Environ. ORNL, one of the Department of Energy's multiprogram research laboratories, is managed by Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corp. Oak Ridge National Laboratory 1974. Pp. When air is drawn through tubes at a prescribed flow rate, mercury vapor adheres to the gold. 1988. Hoiland K. 1995. 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In its natural environment it reaches heights of up to 3 meters, although indoors it grows much less. In general, the effect of treatment on germination is favorable when recommended dosages are used. Ekologia 10: 8797. NRC [U.S. National Research Council, Panel on Mercury]. . Walsh, C. T. 1994. This problem has hampered attempts to remove lead compounds from soil. It's also a great houseplant in the dryer areas since it puts out a larger amount of water vapor than most plants do. Eksp. &G. Linhai. Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. Reporter 40: 10651070. Areca Palm. Mercury, mercurials and mercaptans. Zhou, Z. L. &H. R. Zhao. Effect of antitranspirants and nitrogen levels on growth and yield of sorghum grown under medium deep soil. Wang, J., L. Rao &Y. Zhong. 1995. 2: 387435in L. Friberg, G. F. Nordberg & V. B. Vouk (eds. 1993. Ed. Mercury affects both light and dark reactions of photosynthesis. 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