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Optimization of EDTA and citric acid for risk assessment in the remediation of lead contaminated soil
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“The concentration-dependent growth response was notable: 2.5 mM EDTA improved plant height and biomass by stabilizing Pb and reducing free ion toxicity, whereas 5 mM EDTA caused inhibition, likely due to excessive chelation overwhelming membrane transporters (e.g., IRT1) and disrupting nutrient uptake38–40.”
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“The concentration-dependent growth response was notable: 2.5 mM EDTA improved plant height and biomass by stabilizing Pb and reducing free ion toxicity, whereas 5 mM EDTA caused inhibition, likely due to excessive chelation overwhelming membrane transporters (e.g., IRT1) and disrupting nutrient uptake38–40.”
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