SR-XRFA in botanical research: the element composition of the Altai Mountain plants (family Fabaceae)

A study has been made for the first time on the element composition of both the plants of three species, growing in the Chuyskaya Basin of Altai Mountain, and the samples of soil from their habitat using the method of X-ray fluorescence analysis, involving synchrotron radiation (SR-XRFA). The accumulation of elements depends on plant species, life form and growing conditions. The data obtained on the elemental composition of plant samples and soils can be included in databases.