Abstract:
Piptatherum miliaceum is a popular local plant growing in a wide area of Libya.
Absorption of Piptatherum miliaceum for lead and chromium ion has been studied.
The amount of lead and chromium has been determined in soil, roots and the green
part of Piptatherummiliaceum using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS)
in order to detect the path of the metals through the plant parts. Piptatherum
miliaceum accumulate chromium in the root according to phytostabilization
mechanism.
