Effect of hexavalent chromium on the growth and physiological and biochemical parameters on Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC.

In order to determine the toxic effect of chromium Cr(VI) on the seed germination, the root and shoot length, the root-cotyledonary leaves, the fresh and dry weight in eight-day-old seedlings Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC (kale) were treated with various concentrations of Cr in the growth medium.