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List of Referred Articles

By author (alphabetical order)
By subject (alphabetical order)

Year 2009-to be submitted

150 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma, M. Reeves, P.V. Cline, T. Potter, K. Portier and E. Zillioux. 2009.

A case study on the use of subsample values as typical arsenic concentrations in two urban areas in Florida

Environ. Pollution. To be submitted.

Year 2009-in review (1)

149 S. Tu, L.Q. Ma, and B. Rathinasabapathi. 2009.
Characterization of phytase from three ferns with differing arsenic tolerance
Plant Science. In review.

Year 2009-accepted (6)

150 Banger, K., G.S. Toor, T. Chirenje and L.Q. Ma. 2009.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in four urban land use soils of Miami, Florida

Soil Sediment Contamination. Accepted.

149 Cao, X. L.Q. Ma, and A. Shiralipour. 2009.

Composting As-rich biomass of hyperaccumulator Chinese Brake Fern (Pteris vittata L.): mass reduction and arsenic transformation.

Bioresource Technology. Accepted.

148 Gao, B., Y. Dong, Y. Luo, and L.Q. Ma. 2009.
Colloid deposition and release in Soils and their association with heavy metals
Critical Review Environ. Sci. Technol. Accepted.

147 Li, Y., Y. Zhao, S. Peng, Q. Zhou, and L.Q. Ma. 2009.
Temporal and spatial trends of total petroleum hydrocarbons in the seawater of Bohai Bay, China from 1996 to 2005.
Marine Pollution Bulletin. In press.

146 Srivastava M., L.Q. Ma, and P. Srivastava. 2009.

Uptake and mechanism of arsenic hyperaccumulation in Pteris and non-Pteris species

Bioresource Technology. Accepted.

145 Wang, X., L.Q. Ma, B. Rathinasabapathi, Y. Liu, G. Zeng. 2009.
Uptake and translocation of arsenite and arsenate by Pteris vittata L.: effects of silicon, boron and mercury.
Environ. Exp. Bot. Accepted.

Year 2009-published (11)

144 Cao, X. L.Q. Ma, and A. Shiralipour. 2009.

Using phosphate rock to immobilize lead, copper, and zinc in contaminated soils
J. Haz. Mat. 164: 555-564.

143 Cao, X., L.Q. Ma, B. Gao, and W.G. Harris. 2009.

Dairy manure-derived biochar effectively sorbs lead and atrazine.
Environmental Science & Technology. 43: 3285-3291.

142 Gonzaga, M.I.,S. L.Q. Ma J.A.G. Santos, and M.I.S. Matias. 2009.
Rhizosphere characteristics of two arsenic hyperaccumulating Pteris ferns

Sci. Total Environ. 407: 4711-4716

141 Kertulis-Tartar, G., Bala Rathinasabapathi and L. Q. Ma 2009.

Characterization of glutathione reductase and catalase in the fronds of two Pteris ferns upon arsenic exposure
Plant Phisiology Biochemsitry. 47:960–965

140 Mathews, S., L.Q. Ma, B. Rathinasabapathib, and R.H. Stamps. 2009.
Arsenic reduced scale-insect infestation on arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L.
Environ. Exp. Bot. 65:282-286.

139 Natarajan, S., R.H. Stamps, U.K. Saha and L.Q. Ma. 2009.

Effects of N and P levels, and frond-harvesting on absorption, translocation and accumulation of arsenic by Chinese brake fern (Pteris vittata L.).

Int. J. Phytoremediation. 11: 313–328.

138 Singh, N., L.Q. Ma, J.C. Vu and A. Raj. 2009.
Effects of arsenic on nitrate metabolism in arsenic hyperaccumulating and non-hyperaccumulating ferns

Environnent Pollution. 157: 2300-2305

137 Srivastava M., L.Q. Ma, B. Rathinasabapathi and P. Srivastava. 2009.

Effect of selenium on arsenic uptake in arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L.

Bioresource Technology. 100: 1115–1121.

136 Sundaram, S., S. Wu1, L.Q. Ma and B. Rathinasabapathi. 2009.

Expression of a Pteris vittata glutaredoxin PvGRX5 in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana increases plant arsenic tolerance and decreases arsenic accumulation in the leaves.

Plant Cell Environment. 32:851-858.

135 Wang YY, Zhou QX, Peng SW, Ma LQ, and Niu XW. 2009.

Toxic effects of crude-oil-contaminated soil in aquatic environment on Carassius auratus and their hepatic antioxidant defense system

J. Environ. Sci.-China. 21:612-617.

134 Zeng, X., L.Q. Ma, R. Qiu, and Y. Tang. 2009.

Responses of non-protein thiols to Cd exposure in Cd hyperaccumulator Arabis paniculata Franch
Environ. Exp. Bot. 66:242-248.

Year 2008-published (11)

133 Appel, C., L.Q. Ma, and D. Rhue. 2008.

Sequential Sorption of Pb and Cd in Tropical Soils
Environ. Pollution. 55:132-140.

132 Cao, X., Lena Q. Ma, S. Singh, Q. Zhou. 2008.

Phosphate-induced lead immobilization from different lead minerals in soils under varying pH conditions
Environment Pollution. 152: 184-192

131 Fayiga, A.O., and L. Q. Ma, and B. Rathinasabapathi. 2008.

Effects of nutrients on arsenic accumulation by arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L.
Environ. Exp. Bot. 62: 231-237

130 Gonzaga, M.I.S., Satos, J.A.G., and L.Q. Ma. 2008.

Phytoextraction by arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L. from six arsenic-contaminated soils:
Repeated harvests and arsenic redistribution.
Environ. Pollution. 154:212-218。

129 Liu, J-N., Zhou, Q-X, Sun, T, Ma, L.Q. and Wang, S. 2008.

Identification and chemical enhancement of two ornamental plants for phytoremediation
Bull. Environ. Contamination Toxicol. 80:260-265.

128 Liu, J-N., Zhou, Q-X, Sun, T, Ma, L.Q. and Wang, S. 2008.

Growth responses of three ornamental plants to Cd and Cd-Pb stress and their metal accumulation characteristics
J. Haz. Mat. 151:261-267.

127 Melamed, R. and L.Q. Ma. 2008.

Phosphate-induced Pb immobilization in contaminated soils: mechanisms, assessment and field application
In: Biophysico-Chemical Processes of Heavy Metals and Metalloids in Soil Environments.
Violante, A., P.M. Huang and G. Stotzsky (eds.). John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, England.

126 Natarajan, S. R. Stamps, U. Saha and L.Q. Ma. 2008.

Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated groundwater using Pteris vittata L.: effect of pant density and N and P levels

Int. J. Phytoremediation. 10:222–235.

125 Satos, J. A.G., L.Q. Ma, M.I.S. Gonzaga, and M. Srivastava. 2008.

Timing of phosphate application affects arsenic phytoextraction by Pteris vittata L of different ages.
Environ. Pollution. 154:306-31

124 Seenivasan, N, R.H. Stamps, U.K. Saha and L.Q. Ma. 2008.

Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated groundwater using Pteris vittata L.:

effect of pant density and nitrogen and phosphorus levels
Int. J. Phytoremediation. 10: 222-235.

123 Sundaram S, B. Rathinasabapathi, LQ. Ma, and BP Rosen. 2008.

An arsenate-activated glutaredoxin from the arsenic hyperaccumulator fern Pteris vittata L. regulates intracellular arsenite
J. Biological Chem. 283:6095-6101.

Year 2007 (8)

122 Bondada, B.R., R. S. Underhill, L.Q. Ma, M.R. Davidson, Y. Guyodo, R.S. Duran^. 2007.
Spatial distribution, localization and speciation of arsenic in the hyperaccumulating fern (Pteris vittata l.)
In P. Bhattacharya, A.B. Mukherjee and R.H. Loeppert (eds)
Arsenic in Soil and Groundwater Environments: Trace Metals and Other Contaminants in Environment.
Elsevier Book Series. Volume 9. pp 299-314

121 Cao, X. and L.Q. Ma. 2007
Transformation of lead bullets and phosphate-induced lead immobilization at shooting range sites.
In Rachel H. Plattenberg (ed). Environmental Pollution: New Research.
Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp. 99-119.

120 Fayiga, A.O., L. Q. Ma and Q. Zhou. 2007.
Effects of plant arsenic uptake and heavy metals on arsenic distribution in an arsenic-contaminated soil.
Environment Pollution. 147:737-742

119 Gonzaga, M.I.,S. J.A.G. Santos, N.B. Comerford, and L.Q. Ma. 2007.

Comparison of root systems efficiency and arsenic uptake of two fern species

Communications Soil Science Plant Analysis. 38:1163 - 1177.

118 Gonzaga, M.I.,S. J.A.G. Santos, and L.Q. Ma,. 2007.
Effects of the plant growth stage on the arsenic hyperaccumulation by Pteris vittata L
Water Air Soil Pollution. 186: 289-295

117 Yoon, J., X. Cao, and L.Q. Ma. 2007
Application methods affect P-induced Pb immobilization from a contaminated soil
J. Environ. Qual. 36:373-378

116 Ma, L.Q., D.W. Hardison Jr., W.G. Harris, X. Cao, and Q. Zhou. 2007.
Effects of soil property and soil amendment on weathering of abraded metallic Pb in shooting ranges
Water Air Soil Pollution. 178:297–307.

115 Rathinasabapathi, B., M. Rangasamy, J. Froeba, R. H. Cherry, …..., M. Srivastava, & L.Q. Ma. 2007.
Arsenic hyperaccumulation in the Chinese brake fern (Pteris vittata) deters grasshopper (Schistocerca americana) herbivory
New Phytologist. 175: 363–369.

Year 2006 (16)

114 Bondada, B., C. Tu, and L.Q. Ma. 2006.
Surface structure and anatomical aspects of Chinese brake fern (Pteris vittata; Pteridaceae).
Brittonia.  58: 217-228.

113 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma and L. Lu.  2006.
Retention of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn by wood ash, lime and fume dust
Water Air Soil Pollut. 171:301-314.

112 Chirenje, T., and L.Q. Ma.  2006.
The impact of wood treated with chromated copper arsenate on soil.  
Environmental impacts of treated woods. Townsend, T.G and H. Solo-Gabriele (eds.).
CRC Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, FL. pp.157-172.

111 Fayiga, A.O. and L. Q. Ma. 2006.
Using phosphate rock to immobilize metals in soils and increase arsenic uptake in Pteris vittata.
Science Total Environment. 359: 17– 25

110 Gonzaga, M.I.S, J.A.G. Santos, and L.Q. Ma. 2006.
Arsenic chemistry in the rhizosphere of Pteris vittata L. and Nephrolepis exaltata L
Environment Pollution. 143:254-260.

109 Gonzaga, M.I., S, J.A.G. Santos, and L.Q. Ma. 2006.
Arsenic phytoextraction and hyperaccumulation by fern species
Sci. Agric. 63:.90-101.

108 Guo, G., Q. Zhou and L.Q. Ma. 2006.
Availability and assessment of fixing additives for the in situ remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils: a review
Environmental Monitoring Assessment. 116: 513–528.

107 Kertulis-Tartar, G., L. Q. Ma, C. Tu and T. Chirenje. 2006.
Phytoremediation of an arsenic-contaminated site using Pteris vittata L: a two-year study.
Int. J. Phytoremediation. 8:311-322.

106 Rathinasabapathi B, Raman SB, Kertulis G, and Ma LQ. 2006.
Arsenic-resistant proteobacterium from the phyllosphere of arsenic-hyperaccumulating fern
(Pteris vittata L.) reduces arsenate to arsenite
Canadian J. Microbiology. 52:695-700.

105 Rathinasabapathi B, L.Q. Ma, and M. Srivastava. 2006.
Arsenic hyperaccumulating ferns and their application to phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated sites
In: Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology: Advances and Topical Issues (1st Edition),
Teixeira da Silva JA (ed), Global Science Books, London, UK, pp 305-311.

104 Rathinasabapathi B, S. Wu, J. Rivoa,S. Sundaram, L.Q. Ma. and M. Srivastava. 2006.
Arsenic resistance in Pteris vittata L.: identification of a cytosolic triosephosphate isomerase
based on cDNA expression cloning in Escherichia coli.
Plant Molecular Biology. 62: 845-857.

103 Singh, N. and L.Q. Ma. 2006.
Arsenic speciation, and arsenic and phosphate distribution in arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata and
non-hyperaccumulator Pteris ensiformis
Environment Pollution. 141:238-246.

102 Singh, N., L. Q. Ma, M. Srivastava and B. Rathinasabapathi. 2006.
Metabolic adaptations to arsenic-induced oxidative stress in Pteris vittata L and Pteris ensiformis L
Plant Science. 170: 274-282.

101 Singh, S.P., L.Q. Ma, and M.J. Hendry. 2006.
Characterization of aqueous lead removal phosphatic clay: equilibrium and kinetics studies.
J. Haz. Mat. 136: 654-662.

100 Srivastava M. , L.Q. Ma, and J. A. G. Santos. 2006.
Three new arsenic hyperaccumulating ferns.
Sci. Total Environment. 364: 24-31.

99 Yoon, J., X. Cao, Q. Zhou, and L.Q. Ma. 2006.
Accumulation of Pb, Cu, and Zn in native plants growing on a contaminated Florida site
Sci. Total Environment. 368: 456–464.

Year 2005 (14)
98 Al Agely, A., D.M. Sylvia, and L.Q. Ma 2005.
Mycorrhizae increase arsenic uptake by hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata.
J. Environ. Qual. 34:2181–2186.

97 Fayiga A.O. and L. Q. Ma 2005.
Arsenic uptake by two hyperaccumulator ferns from four arsenic contaminated soils.
Water Air Soil Pollution. 168: 71–89.

96 Fayiga A.O., L. Q. Ma, J. Santos, B. Rathinasabapathi, Stamps B. and R. C. Littell. 2005.
Effects of arsenic species and concentrations on arsenic accumulation by different fern species in a hydroponic system.
Int. J. Phytoremediation. 7:231–240.

95 Kertulis-Tartar, G., L.Q. Ma, G.E. MacDonald, R. Chen, J. Winefordner, and Y. Cai. 2005.
Arsenic speciation and transport in Pteris vittata L. and the effects on phosphate in the xylem sap.
Environ. Exp. Bot. 54: 239–247.

94 Luongo, L and L.Q. Ma. 2005.
Characteristics of arsenic accumulation by Pteris and non-Pteris ferns.
Plant Soil. 277: 117 - 126.

93 Ma, L.Q., Y. Dong and Q. Zhou. 2005.
Relation of relative colloid stability ratio and colloid release in two lead-contaminated soils
Water Soil Air Pollution. 160:343-355.

92 Singh, N. and L.Q. Ma. 2005.
Chinese Brake fern-a potential phytoremediator of arsenic contaminated soil and water
Universities J. Phytochemistry Ayurvedic Heights 1:41-43

91 Ouynag, Y. and L.Q. Ma. 2005.
Simulation of phytoremediation of a TNT-contaminated soil using CTSPAC model
J. Environ. Qual. 34:1490–1496.

90 Rockwood, D. L., B. Becker, A. Lindner, A. Pacheco, and L. Ma. 2005.
Genetic testing prerequisites for effective tree-based phytoremediation systems
in: B.C. Alleman and M.E. Kelley (Conference Chairs) In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation.
Proceedings of the 8th International In Situ and On- Site Bioremediation Symposium.
Battelle Press, Columbus, OH.

89 Srivastava M. , L. Q. Ma, N. Singh, and S. Singh. 2005.
Antioxidant responses of hyperaccumulator and sensitive fern species to arsenic
J. Exp. Bot. 56: 1335–1342.

88 Srivastava M. , L.Q. Ma, and J. Cotruvo. 2005.
Uptake and distribution of selenium in different fern species
Int. J. Phytoremediation. 7:33-42.

87 Tu, C., and L.Q. Ma. 2005.
Effects of As hyperaccumulation on nutrient content and distribution in fronds of the hyperaccumulator Chinese brake.
Environ. Pollution. 135: 333-340.

86 Wei, S, Q. Zhou, X. Wang, K. Zhang, G. Guo and L.Q. Ma. 2005.
A newly-discovered Cd-hyperaccumulator So-lanum nigrum L.
Chinese. Sci. Bulletin. 50: 33-38.

85 Xiao, H., Q. X. Zhou and L. Q. Ma. 2005.
Joint effects of acetochlor and urea on germinating characteristics of crop seeds
Science in China Series C-Life Sciences. 48: 1-6.

Year 2004 (17)
84 Rivero, C, T. Chirenje, L.Q. Ma, and G.A. Martinez. 2004.
Influence of compost on soil organic matter quality under tropical conditions.
Geoderma. 123: 355-361.

83 Bondada, B.R., S. Tu and L. Q. Ma. 2004.
Absorption of frond-applied arsenic by the arsenic hyperaccumulating fern Pteris vittata L.
Sci. Total Environment.  332:61-70.

82 Cai, Y., J. Su and L.Q. Ma. 2004.
Low molecular weight thiols in arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata upon exposure to arsenic and other trace elements
Environ. Pollution. 129: 69-78.

81. Cao, X. and Lena Q. Ma. 2004.
Effects of Compost and Phosphate on Plant arsenic Uptake from Soils near pressure-treated wood
Environment Pollution. 132: 435-442

80 Cao, X. Lena Q. Ma, Dean Rhue, and Chip Appel. 2004.
Mechanisms of Lead, Copper, and Zinc Immobilization by Phosphate Rock
Environ. Pollution. 131:435-444.

79 Cao, X. Lena Q. Ma, and C. Tu. 2004.
Antioxidative responses to arsenic in arsenic-hyperaccumulator Chinese brake fern (Pteris vittata L.)
Environ. Pollution. 128:317-325.

78 Chen, R., B.W. Smith, J.D. Winefordner, M.S. Tu, G. Kertulis, and L.Q. Ma. 2004.
Arsenic speciation in Chinese brake fern by ion-pair HPLC–inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy
Analytica Chemica Acta. 504:199-207.

77 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma, M. Reeves, and M. Szulczewski. 2004.
Lead distributions in urban soils of two Florida cities: Gainesville and Miami
Geoderma. 119:113-120.

76 Fayiga, A.O., L.Q. Ma, R. X. Cao, and B. Rathinasabapathi. 2004.
Effects of heavy metals on growth and arsenic accumulation in the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L.
Environment Pollution. 132:289-296.

75 Hardison Jr., D.W., L.Q. Ma, T. Luongo, and W.G. Harris. 2004.
Lead Contamination in Shooting Range Soils from Abrasion of Lead Bullets and subsequent weathering
Sci. Total Environment. 328:175-183.

74 Ma, L.Q. and Y. Dong. 2004.
Effects of incubation on solubility and mobility of trace metals in two contaminated soils
Environ. Pollution. 130:301-307.

73 Tu, S., L.Q. Ma, A.O. Fayiga and E.J. Zillioux. 2004.
Phytoremediation of Arsenic Contaminated Groundwater by an Arsenic Hyperaccumulating Fern Pteris vittata L.
Int. J. Phytoremediation. 6:35–47.

72 Tu, S. and L.Q. Ma. 2004.
Comparison of arsenic uptake and distribution in arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L. and

non-hyperaccumulator Nephrolepis exaltata L
J. Plant Nutrition. 27:1227-1242. .

71 Tu, S. and L.Q. Ma. 2004.
Root exudation and its role in arsenic hyperaccumulation of Pteris vittata
Plant Soil. 258: 9-19.

70 Tu, S., L.Q. Ma, G. E. MacDonald, and B. Bhaskar. 2004.
Arsenic Absorption, Speciation and Thiol Formation in Excised Parts of Pteris vittata in the Presence of Phosphorus
Environ. Exp. Bot. 51: 121-131.

69 Zhang, W., Y. Cai, K. Downum, and L.Q. Ma. 2004.
Arsenic complex in the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata (Chinese brake fern)
Journal of Chromatography A. 1043: 249–254.

68 Zhang, W., Y. Cai, Z. Chen, K. Downum, and L.Q. Ma. 2004.
Thiol synthesis and arsenic hyperaccumulation in Pteris vittata (Chinese brake fern)
Environ. Pollution. 131:337-345

Year 2003 (16)
67 Appel, C., L.Q. Ma, and D. Rhue. 2003.
Selectivities of potassium/calcium and potassium/lead exchange in two tropical soils.
Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 67:1707-1714.

66 Appel, C., L.Q. Ma, D. Rhue, and E. Kennelley. 2003.
Determination of zero point of charge in soils and minerals: method comparison.
Geoderma. 113:77– 93

65 Chen, M., L.Q. Ma, X. Cao, R. Melamed and S.P. Singh. 2003.
Field demonstration of in situ immobilization of soil Pb using P amendments
Advances Environmental Research. 8:93-102

64 Cao, X., L.Q. Ma, and A. Shiralipour. 2003.
Effects of compost and phosphate amendments on arsenic leachability in soils and arsenic uptake

by Chinese Brake (Pteris Vittata L.)
Environ. Pollution. 126:157-167.

63 Cao, X., L.Q. Ma, M. Chen, D. Hardison, and W. Harris. 2003.
Lead transformation and distribution in Florida shooting range soils.
Sci. Total Environment.  307:179-189.

62 Cao, X., L.Q. Ma, M. Chen, D. Hardison, and W.G. Harris. 2003.
Weathering of lead bullets and their environmental effects at outdoor shooting ranges
J. Environ. Qual. 32: 526-534.

61 Cao, X, L.Q. Ma, S.P. Singh, M. Chen, and W. Harris. 2003.
Phosphate-induced metal immobilization in a contaminated site
Environ. Pollution. 122:19-28.

60 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma, M. Chen and E. J. Zillioux. 2003.
Arsenic background concentration comparison in urban and non-urban areas of Florida
Advances Environmental Research. 8:137-146

59 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma, C. Clark, and M. Reeves. 2003.
Copper, Cr and As distribution in soils adjacent to pressure-treated decks, fences and poles.
Environ. Pollution. 124:407-417.

58 Chirenje, T.,L. Q. Ma, M. Szulczewski, R. Littell, K. M. Portier and E. Zillioux. 2003.
Soil arsenic distribution in two Florida cities: Gainesville and Miami
J. Environ. Qual.    32:109-119.

57 Fitz, w.j., w.w. Wenzel, h. Zhang, j. Nurmi, k. Tipek, z. Fischerova, …..., l.q. Ma, & g. Stingeder. 2003.
Rhizosphere characteristics of the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L. and monitoring of phytoremoval efficiency
Environ. Sci. Technol. 37: 5008-5014.

56 Melamed, R., X. Cao, Chen, M. and L.Q. Ma.  2003.
Field assessment of Pb immobilization in a contaminated soil using P amendments.
Sci. Total Environment.    305:117-127.

55 Tu, C., and L.Q. Ma. 2003.
Effects of arsenate and phosphate on their accumulation by an arsenic-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L.
Plant Soil.  249: 373–382.

54 Tu, C., L.Q. Ma, W. Zhang, Y. Cai, W.G. Harris. 2003.
Arsenic species and leachability in the fronds of the hyperaccumulator Chinese brake (Pteris vittata L.).
Environ. Pollution. 124:223-230.

53 Tu, S. and L. Q. Ma. 2003.
Interactive Effects of pH, As and P on growth and As/P uptake in hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata
Environ. Exp. Bot. 50: 243-251.

52 Webb, S.M, J.-F. Gaillard, L. Q. Ma, and C. Tu. 2003.
XAS speciation of arsenic in a hyperaccumulating fern.
Environ. Sci. Technol. 37: 754 - 760.

Year 2002 (16)
51 Appel, C., L.Q. Ma, D. Rhue, and W. Reve. 2002.
Heats of K/Ca and K/Pb exchange in two tropical soils as measured by flow calorimetry
Soil Sci. 167:773-781.

50 Appel, C., and L.Q. Ma. 2002.
Concentration, pH, and surface charge effects on Cd/Pb sorption in three tropical soils
J. Environ. Qual. 31:581-589.

49 Bondada, B. and L.Q. Ma. 2002.
Tolerance of heavy metals in vascular plants: arsenic hyperaccumulation by Chinese brake fern (Pteris vittata L.).

In Chandra and Srivastava (eds.) Pteridology in New Millennium. Kluwer Academy Publishers. pp. 397-420.

48 Cai, Y. and L.Q. Ma. 2002.
Metal tolerance, accumulation and detoxification in plants with emphasis on arsenic in terrestrial plants.
In Biogeochemistry of Environmentally Important Trace Elements
Eds., Yong Cai and Olin Braids, Oxford University Press. pp. 95-114.

47 Cao, R.X., L.Q. Ma, M. Chen, S.P. Singh, and W.G. Harris. 2002.
Impacts of phosphate amendments on lead biogeochemistry in a contaminated site
Environ. Sci. Technol. 36: 5296-5304.

46 Chen, M. L. Q. Ma, and Willie G. Harris. 2002.
Arsenic concentrations in Florida surface soils: influence of soil type and properties
Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 66:632-640.

45 Chen, M., L.Q. Ma, W.G. Harris, and X. Cao. 2002.
Characterization of Pb in soils of a rifle/pistol shooting range in Central Florida.
Soil Sediment Contamination. 11:1-17.

44 Chirenje, T. and L.Q. Ma. 2002.
Impacts of high-volume papermill ash amendment on soil properties and nutrient status.
Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 33:1-17.

43 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma and C. Rivera. 2002.
Leachability of Cu and Ni in wood ash-amended soil as impacted by humic and fulvic acid.
Geoderma. 108:31-47.

42 Chirenje, T., L.Q. Ma and C. Rivera. 2002.
Effects of humic and fulvic acids on As and Cr leachability in wood ash-amended soils.
Soil Sediment Contamination. 11:359-375.

41 Chirenje, T.L. Q. Ma, and E. Zillioux. 2002.
Determination of arsenic background concentrations in urban soils
The Scientific World JOURNAL 2:1404-1417.

40 Lombi, E. F.-J. Zhao, M. Fuhrmann, L.Q. Ma and S.P. McGrath. 2002.
Arsenic distribution and speciation in the fronds of the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata
New Phytologist. 156:195–203

39 Tu, C., and L.Q. Ma. 2002.
Effects of arsenic concentrations and forms on arsenic uptake by the hyperaccumulator Ladder Brake
J. Environ. Qual. 31:641-647.

38 Tu, C., L.Q. Ma, and B. Bondada. 2002.
Arsenic Accumulation in the Hyperaccumulator Chinese Brake Fern (Pteris vittata L.) and Its Utilization
Potential for Phytoremediation.
J. Environ. Qual. 31:1671-1675.

37 Zhang, W., Y. Cai, C. Tu, and L.Q. Ma. 2002.
Arsenic speciation and distribution in an arsenic hyperaccumulating plant.
Sci. Total Environment. 300:167-177

36 Wu, L., and L. Q. Ma. 2002.
Relationship between compost stability and extractable organic carbon.
J. Environ. Qual. 31:1323-1328.

Year 2001 (10)
35 Chen, M. L. Q. Ma, and Willie G. Harris. 2001.
Distribution of Pb and As in soil at a shooting range in Central Florida
Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Florida Proc. 60:15-20.

34 Chen, M. L.Q. Ma, C. G. Hoogeweg, and W.G. Harris. 2001.
Arsenic background concentrations in Florida surface soils: determination and interpretation
J. Environ. Forensics. 2:117-126.

33 Chen, M. and L.Q. Ma. 2001.
Taxonomic and geographic distribution of total P in Florida surface soils
Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 65:1539-1547.

32 Chen, M. and L.Q. Ma. 2001.
Comparison of three aqua regia digestion methods for analyzing 16 elements in soils
Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 65:491-499.

31 Chirenje, T. L.Q. Ma, A.G. Hornsby, K. Portier, W.G. Harris, and E. J. Zillioux. 2001.
Protocol development for assessing arsenic background concentrations in Florida urban soils
J. Environ. Forensics. 2:141-153.

30 Ma, L.Q., K.M. Komar, C. Tu, W. Zhang,and Y Cai. 2001.
* A fern that hyperaccumulates arsenic. *
Nature. 409:579.

29 Ma, L.Q., K.M. Komar, C. Tu, W. Zhang,and Y Cai. 2001.
* A fern that hyperaccumulates arsenic-addendum. *
Nature. 411:438.

28 Singh, S.P., L.Q. Ma, and W.G. Harris. 2001.
Heavy metal interactions with phosphatic clay: sorption and desorption behavior
J. Environ. Qual. 30:1961-1968.

27 Wu, L. and L.Q. Ma. 2001.
Impacts of sample storage on compost stability and maturity evaluation.
J. Environ.Qual. 30:222-228.

26 Zillioux, E. J., Chirenje, T., P. Cline, T.W. Fitzpatrick, D.J. Folkes, S.C. Gautie, R.D. Jones,
Z.P. Kulakowski and L.Q. Ma . 2001.
Conflict resolution associated with arsenic background definition: a panel discussion
J. Environ. Forensics. 2:169-175.

Year 2000 (5)
25 Chen, M. , Ma, L. Q., and Y.C. Li. 2000.
Concentrations of P, K, Al, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, and As in Marl soils from South Florida.
Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Florida Proc. 59:124-129.

24 Dong, Y., L.Q. Ma and R.D. Rhue. 2000.
Relation of Pb solubility and Fe partitioning in soils.
Environ. Pollution. 110:515-522.

23 Singh, S.P., L.Q. Ma, F.M.G. Tack and M.G.Verloo. 2000.
Trace metal leachability from land disposed dredged sediments .
J. Environ. Qual. 29:1124-1132.

22 Tan, Z., W.G. Harris and L.Q. Ma. 2000.
Comparison of groundwater colloids in adjoining soils of Florida flatwood
Soil Sci. 165:124-134.

21 Wu, L., L.Q. Ma and G.A. Martinez. 2000.
Comparison of methods for evaluating stability and maturity of biosolids compost.
J. Environ. Qual. 29:424-429.

Year 1999 (7)
20 Chen, M., L.Q. Ma and W. Harris. 1999.
Baseline concentrations of 15 trace elements in Florida surface soils.
J. Environ. Qual. 28:1173-1181.

19 Chen, M. , Ma, L.Q., and W.G. Harris. 1999.
Assessment of P concentrations in different types of Florida surface soils.
Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Florida Proc. 58:58-62.

18 Chirenje, T. and L.Q. Ma. 1999.
Effects of acidification on metal mobility in a papermill-ash amended soil.
J. Environ. Qual. 28:760-766.

17 Chirenje, T. and L.Q. Ma. 1999.
Greenhouse study of slash pine responses to fertilizer in a papermill-ash amended soil.
Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Florida Proc. 58:760-6.

16 Ma, L.Q. and G.N. Rao. 1999.
Aqueous Pb reduction in Pb-contaminated soils by Florida phosphate rocks.
Water Soil Air Pollution. 110:1-16.

15 Vest, M. M, T. Chirenje and L.Q. Ma. 1999.
Study of slash pine response to wood fired boiler ash and fertilizer in a boiler ash amended soil.
TAPPI Int. Environ. Conf. Proc. 3 :1131-1145.

14 Xiao, C., L.Q. Ma, and T. Sarigumba. 1999.
Effects of soil on trace metal leachability from papermill ashes and sludge.
J. Environ. Qual. 28:321-333.

Year 1998 (1)
13 Chen, M. and L.Q. Ma. 1998.
Comparison of four EPA digestion methods for trace metals using certified and Florida soils.
J. Environ. Qual. 27:1294-1300

Year 1997 (4)
12 Ma, L.Q. and G.N. Rao. 1997.

Chemical fractionation of trace metals in contaminated soils.

J. Environ. Qual. 26:259-264.

11 Ma, L.Q., F. Tan and W.G. Harris. 1997.

Concentrations and distributions of 11 elements in Florida soils.

J. Environ. Qual. 26:769-775.

10 Ma, L.Q. and G.N. Rao. 1997.

The effect of phosphate rock on sequential chemical extraction of lead in contaminated soils.

J. Environ. Qual. 26: 788-794.

9 Ma, L.Q., A.L. Choate, and G.N. Rao. 1997.

Effects of incubation and phosphate rock on Pb extractability and speciation in contaminated soils.

J. Environ. Qual. 26: 801-807.

Year 1996 (1)
8 Ma, L.Q. 1996.

Factors influencing the effectiveness and stability of aqueous Pb immobilization by hydroxyapatite.

J. Environ. Qual. 25:1420-1429.

Year 1995 (2)

7 Ma, L.Q. and W.L. Lindsay. 1995.

Estimation of Cd²⁺and Ni²⁺ activities in contaminated and uncontaminated soils by chelation.

Geoderma. 68:123-133.

6 Ma, L.Q., T.J. Logan, and S.J. Traina. 1995.

Lead immobilization from aqueous solutions and contaminated soils using phosphate rocks.

Environ. Sci. Technol. 29:1118-1126.

Year 1994 (2)
5 Ma, L.Q., S.J. Traina, T.J. Logan, and J.A. Ryan. 1994.

Effects of aqueous Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, Ni, and Zn on Pb immobilization by hydroxyapatite.

Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:1219-1228.

4 Ma, L.Q., T.J. Logan, S.J. Traina, and J.A.Ryan. 1994.

Effects of NO₃, Cl, F, SO₄and CO₃ on Pb immobilization by hydroxyapatite.

Environ. Sci. Technol. 28:408-418.

Year 1993 (2)
3 Ma, L.Q., S.J. Traina, T.J. Logan, and J.A. Ryan. 1993.

In situ Pb immobilization by apatite.

Environ. Sci. Technol. 27:1803-1810.

2 Ma, L.Q. and W.L. Lindsay. 1993.

Measurement of free Zn²⁺activities in uncontaminated and contaminated soils using chelation.

Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 57:963-967.

Year 1990 (1)
1 Ma, L.Q. and W.L. Lindsay. 1990.

Divalent zinc activity in arid-zone soils by chelation.

Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 54:719-722.

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