Abstract:
The extraction of Pb, Zn, and Ni from soil using Malva parviflora plant has been
tested. The amount of heavy metals in soil, the part of the plant has been determined
using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Biological absorption coefficient (BAC),
bioconcentration factor (BCF), and translocation factor (TF) have been calculated for
each element in order to understand the mechanism of extraction in the studied plant.
Malva parviflora has the potential for phytoremediation of soils contaminated by
heavy metal.
