Duckweed (Lemna minor L.) Successfully Accumulates Selenium from Selenium-Impacted Water

The absorption of selenium (Se) from water by Lemna minor L. and the influence different concentrations forms Se on its biochemical morphological characteristics were studied. Plants exposed to various Se: 1 mg L−1, 2 L−1 5 in sodium selenite selenate solutions a combination (2 L−1) L−1). When was added form selenate, plants accumulated higher amounts compared selenite. Comparisons combined addition + with their individual applications showed that for combination, fronds more than alone. any or selenite, inferior physiological performances, lower photosynthetic pigments, control plants. Consequently, growth also suppressed under stress conditions caused form. efficient indicates potential use this species phytoremediation processes waters polluted Se.