Limiting chemical parameters in soil and water controlling the presence of the fern Adiantum Capillus Veneris L. In South Sinai and Sharkia governorates in Egypt

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Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science (Boyes), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

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The present study attempts to throw light on the limiting parameters in soil and water controlling the presence of the fern Adiantum capillus veneris L. in EL- Sharkyia and South Sinai governorates in Egypt. To achieve this purpose, twenty-seven soil and water samples sites support this fern distribution in nine regions in two governorates, namely EL-Sharkyia and South Sinai. In the present study, 13 parameters, including pH, TDS, EC, water-soluble cations (Na+, K+, Ca++, and Mg++), water-soluble anions (CO3--, HCO3-, Cl2 and SO4--), organic matter and calcium carbonate were measured. While, eleven parameters only in water samples were studied. The present study revealed that the limiting parameters in water are Cl-, SO4— (except EH and EE), Ca++, and Mg++. While in soil (plate 4), One can conclude that the limiting parameters are organic matter, Cl-, SO4—, K+, Mg++, and Ca++ (except KG).

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 65, Issue 131 - Serial Number 13
Special Issue: Chemistry and Global Challenges (Part A)
December 2022
Pages 1447-1453

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  • Receive Date: 03 April 2022
  • Revise Date: 27 May 2022
  • Accept Date: 08 June 2022

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