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redistribution has been reported to depend on plant age Author contributions
and the Zn concentration in source organs. 66
Conceptualization: Muhammad Ehsan, Vicente
4. Conclusion Espinosa Hernández
Investigation: Muhammad Ehsan
The response of L. uncinatus to elevated soil Zn Methodology: Muhammad Ehsan
concentrations—evaluated in terms of plant survival, Writing–original draft: Muhammad Ehsan
toxicity symptoms, and vegetative growth (increased Writing–review & editing: Vicente Espinosa Hernández,
dry matter)—demonstrated the ability of this species to Dilawar Hassan, Ayesha Sani, Francisco Marcelo
withstand adverse conditions. The high Zn concentrations Lara Viveros, Jorge Luis Becerra López, Eduardo
detected in different plant organs, coupled with efficient Baltierra Trejo, Rehana Gulzar, Nisbat Ali, Shahid
translocation to shoots and elevated IT values, confirm Bashir
the considerable potential of Lupinus species for the
phytoremediation of Zn-contaminated soils. Availability of data
Future research should be conducted under open-
field conditions to verify the accumulation potential Data are available from the corresponding author upon
of this species, not only for Zn but also for other toxic reasonable request.
metals. The present experiment was designed to provide
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