The use of fast protein liquid chromatography with ICP-OES and ES-MS-MS detection for the determination of various forms of aluminium in the roots of Chinese cabbage

The results of the present study showed that both immobilization of Al in the apoplasmic compartments of the roots and transformation of Al3+ to Al-citrate are most likely responsible for the tolerance of Chinese cabbage (B. rapa L. ssp. pekinensis) to the toxic effects of Al3+.