Elucidating the phytoremediation potential of aquatic macrophytes for Cd, Cr, and Pb under varying pH and salinity.
Mussarat M, Ahmad W, Muhammad D, Adnan M, Saeed B
Summary
PubMedCertain water plants can absorb toxic heavy metals like cadmium, chromium, and lead from contaminated water, and this study examined how water acidity and salt levels affect how well they do so—offering a natural, low-cost cleanup strategy for polluted waterways.
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Key Findings
Aquatic macrophytes demonstrated measurable uptake of cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) from contaminated water, confirming their phytoremediation potential.
Varying pH levels significantly influenced heavy metal absorption efficiency, with certain pH ranges enhancing or inhibiting uptake depending on the metal.
Salinity conditions modulated plant tolerance and metal accumulation, suggesting that site-specific water chemistry must be considered when deploying macrophyte-based remediation.
Original Abstract
Water contamination by heavy metals threatens human and environmental health. This study evaluated
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