Abstract
Evaluation of lead phytoremediation potential of Rumex dentatus: a greenhouse experiment
Highlights
Lead phytoremediation potential of Rumex dentatus Bioconcentration factor (BCF), translocation factor (TF) and bioaccumulation coefficient (BAC) of the R. dentatus grown in control and different concentration of Pb-contaminated soil was calculated
The calculated BCF, TF and BAC values of the plant grown in control and Pb-contaminated soil was used for the evaluation of the plants for the phytoremediation; phytoextraction of Pb metal
The maximum BAC (6.74) for the Pb metal was found in the plants of control group while the minimum BAC value (0.50) of the same metal was found for the plants grown in group E soil
Summary
The maximum bioaccumulation coefficient (BAC) was 6.74 for the Pb in the plants of control group while its minimum value (0.50) was found in the plants grown in group Three pots were used for each concentration of Pb in order to significantly assess the uptake potential of R. dentatus in control and Pb- contaminated soil. Plant parts (root and shoot) were separated and grinded into powder form through grinder for the preparation of samples for the analysis of Pb. Lead analysis in the soil The background concentration of the Pb was analysed in the soil, which was used in the experiment.
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