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FIGURE 10.3 Fluoride-induced injuries to plants: (a) fir tree growing in an area adjacent to an
aluminum manufacturing plant (analysis of needles from adjacent trees showed F levels at
approximately 500 ppm, on dry weight basis), (b) pear leaves with tip and marginal necrosis, and
(c) gladiolus leaves with tip necrosis.
FIGURE 10.4 Effect of NaF on mung bean germination.
Source: Yu, M.-H., unpublished data, 2003.
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Ref: 4365 MING-HO YU Chap-010 Page: 156 149-170
FIGURE 10.3 Fluoride-induced injuries to plants: (a) fir tree growing in an area adjacent to an
aluminum manufacturing plant (analysis of needles from adjacent trees showed F levels at
approximately 500 ppm, on dry weight basis), (b) pear leaves with tip and marginal necrosis, and
(c) gladiolus leaves with tip necrosis.
FIGURE 10.4 Effect of NaF on mung bean germination.
Source: Yu, M.-H., unpublished data, 2003.