Elemental Concentrations in UK and Spanish Crops and Soils from 2018-2019

ICPMS and ICPOES measurements of Ca, Cs, K, Mg, Sr, NH4-N, and NPOC in freeze-dried crops, soils, and waters. Data originates from two plant growth studies at CEH Lancaster in 2018-2019 and a study at the University of Extremadura in 2018, conducted under the CONFIDENCE project.

Use Cases

• Compare elemental concentrations like Ca and Sr across crop types including grass, radish, potato, and strawberry.
• Analyze relationships between soil pore water NPOC measurements and plant tissue elemental uptake.
• Model the transfer of Cs from soil to crops like lettuce and chard using paired soil and plant sample data.
• Assess geographic variation in Mg and K levels by comparing samples from UK and Spanish study sites.

Strengths

• Includes measurements for seven specific elements and compounds: Ca, Cs, K, Mg, Sr, NH4-N, and NPOC.
• Covers a diverse set of seven crop species relevant to the human food chain.
• Data is sourced from controlled plant growth studies conducted across two years (2018-2019).

Limitations

• Sample size and row count are unspecified, limiting statistical power assessments.
• Data is restricted to two geographic regions (UK and Spain), reducing global generalizability.
• The dataset's structure and specific column features are not detailed in the input.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Elemental concentrations measured by ICPMS, ICPOES, or high-temperature combustion catalytic oxidation on samples from controlled plant growth studies.

Time Range

2018-2019

Freshness

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Geography

United Kingdom (CEH Lancaster) and Spain (University of Extremadura, Cáceres)