Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Soybean (Glycine max (L) Merr)
Samuel J. Chikile and Reeta Sharma*
Department of Botany, S.V.R.K.Govt. Degree College, Nidadavole, A.P.,-534320 (India) *Department of Botany, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Syamla Hylls, Bhopal-462013 (India)
ABSTRACT
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals like mercury, cadmium lead, by soybean was investigated. The experiments were performed to evaluate the extend of an accumulation of these metals in the aerial part of the plant. The plants were treated with different concentrations in the form of their nitrates. The treatments were given through soil on alternate days till harvesting. The samples were collected every week till the end. The accumulations of these metals were analised by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.