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Toxic effects of metals. In: Farago M E, ed, Plants and the Chemical Elements–Biochemistry, Uptake, Tolerance and Toxicity. VCH, Weinheim. pp. 149-177.McIntosh R A, Yamazaki Y, Devos K M, Dubcovsky J, Rogers W J, Appels R. 2005. Catalogue of Gene Symbols for Wheat. [2010-09-26].U.S. Department of Agriculture. /ggpages/wgc/2003/Tables should be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a title at the top.Illustrations Do not use figures that duplicate matter in tables. Figures can be supplied in digital format, or photographs and drawings, which can be ready for reproduction. Label each figure with figure number consecutively. Figure legends should be grouped on a separate page. Authors can publish colour photos, firgures, or maps at their own expense.A charge of US$300 per paper and US$200 per color plate for the authors from the countries outside China; or 350 per printedpage, and 1500 per color plate for authors from China, will be levied on all manuscrips accepted. 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