From root to shoot: uptake, translocation, distribution and speciation of Eu(III) by plants in hydroculture

Lanthanides (Ln) are crucial in various industrial and scientific applications. Their intense exploitation opens the door to a multitude of possible entry paths into the environment. Plants have the ability to take up and accumulate non-essential metals, so it is vital to understand the fate of Ln in the biosphere and, in particular, their bioaccumulation behavior. This study aimed to elucidate the process of interaction between Ln and plants, from the initial exposure and cellular uptake, through internal distribution, to the translocation into and deposition in aboveground parts.