The analysis of morphology characteristics of iron plaque on the roots of Carex cinerascens

摘要

The physico-chemical properties of iron plaques formed on the root surfaces of Cmarex cinerascens under laboratory conditions were determined using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (EDS) analysis. Iron plaques were present as an amorphous coating on root surfaces with an uneven distribution. EDS analysis showed that iron plaques were composed of Fe, Si, Al and lesser amounts of Ca in plaqued root surfaces.