The effects of sewage sludge on the plant nutrients and heavy metal contents of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) plant

Onal M. K., Topcuoglu B. l.

9th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Rhodes Isl, Greece, 1 - 03 September 2005, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Rhodes Isl
  • Country: Greece
  • Keywords: sewage sludge, cucumber, plant nutrients, heavy metals
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A greenhouse experiment was conducted to determine the effects of urban sewage sludge that is applied to soil, on the plant nutrients and heavy metal contents in the fruits and the leaves in cucumber. In the applications of sewage sludge, higher mineral contents and heavy metal accumulation were determined both in the fruits and the leaves. The mineral contents such as N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Mn, Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, and Cd were increased, but no changes was determined in Cr content.