It is known that both natural and artificial electric fields (EF) affect plants physiological parameters as well as germination, growth and yield. The present article describes results of a preliminary experiment on the impact of electric field on aquatic plants biogeochemistry. The objective of the present study was the assessment of the influence exerted by the electric field on growth and trace metals content of Elodea canadensis. In a laboratory experiment plants were exposed to the field intensity of 54 kV m for 7 days. The plants length was measured and the content of Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn was determined using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Results showed that the application of electric field slightly enhanced the growth of E. canadensis shoots. The content of Mn and Ni was significantly lower, and Pb and Zn significantly higher in plants exposed to the electric filed, while Fe content did not differ between control and EF treatment. This provides a rationale for further studies on biological effects of electric field in trace metal contaminated waters and application of an electrically enhanced phytoremediation.
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