Table 4 Transfer factor for arsenic from root to the edible part in bean and lettuce irrigated with different concentration of arsenic containing water
Control | 0.1 mg L− 1 | 0.25 mg L− 1 | 0.5 mg L− 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bean (root to shoot) | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.18 |
Bean (root to fruit) | 0.01 | 0.003 | 0.002 | 0.005 |
Lettuce (root to leaf) | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.24 |