Identification of heavy metal accumulator plants(Zn۲+ and Mn۲+ accumulator) in Sarcheshmeh copper mine in Kerman

Sarcheshmeh Copper mine is located in south-west of Kerman.It is one of the important mineral and industrial site of Iran.In addition, mining actirities have brought more heavy metals from belowground into the surface and caused more pollution in the area. Heavy metals are one of the most important environmental pollutants. The aim of present study was to identify accumulator plants that are effective for phytoremediation. Plant species and soil samples were collected from this region for determination of heavy metals content. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) was used for analysis of heavy metals in soil and plant samples. The results of this research showed that there are some hyper accumulator plants in this area (such as: Poaceae, Asteraceae, Polygonaceae) that can concentrate heavy metals in their different parts. Thus they can be used for remediation of polluted area.

کلیدواژه ها:

Hyper accumulator plants ، Phytoremediation ، Heavy metals ، copper mine