Biological test method - test for measuring emergence and growth of terrestrial plants exposed to contaminants in soil / Method Development and Application Section, Environmental Technology Centre, Environment...: En49-7/1-45E-PDF

"This document provides detailed procedures, conditions and guidance for preparing for and conducting a biological test for measuing soil toxicity using terrestrial plants. Twelve species options are provided and include: alfalfa (Medicago sativa), barley (Hordeum vulgare), blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis), carrot (Daucus carota), cucumber (Cucumis sativus), durum wheat (Triticum durum), lettuce (Lactuca sativa), northern wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus), radish (Raphanus sativus), red clover (Trifolium pretense), red fescue (Festuca rubra), or tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)"--Abstract, p. v.

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Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
Title Biological test method - test for measuring emergence and growth of terrestrial plants exposed to contaminants in soil / Method Development and Application Section, Environmental Technology Centre, Environment Canada.
Variant title Test for measuring emergence and growth of terrestrial plants exposed to contaminants in soil
Series title Environmental Protection series. [Reference methods] EPS 1/RM/45
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Includes bibliographical references: p. 75-84.
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information Ottawa : Environment Canada, 2007, c2005.
Description xvii, 131 p. ill.
Catalogue number
  • En49-7/1-45E-PDF
Edition February 2005, with June 2007 amendments.
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