Effects of nickel on zinc uptake and translocation in two wheat cultivars differing in zinc efficiency

Low availability of zinc (Zn) in soil can limit plant growth and yields. In soils with elevated nickel (Ni) concentrations, which can be due to anthropogenic and geogenic sources, Zn uptake by plants may be inhibited due to competition between the two elements. Here we used a hydroponic system to investigate short-term effects of a wide range of Ni concentrations on Zn uptake and translocation in two spring wheat cultivars at two different...