Biosorption of cadmium by Myriophyllum spicatum L. and Myriophyllum triphyllum orchard.
The aim of this study was to characterize the biological treatment of heavy metal-contaminated water employing Myriophyllum species, namely M. spicatum L. and M. triphyllum. Both species were found to be capable of removing cadmium (Cd) from water; the latter significantly outperformed. Myriophyllum species were treated with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 mgl(-1) cadmium solutions for 24, 48, 72, 96 h, respectively. Cd uptake of both species was the lowest at 2 mgl(-1) and the highest at 16 mgl(-1). Concentration related cadmium stress on both species exhibit significant difference on pigment levels (8-16 mgl(-1)). These findings contribute to the fact that submerged aquatic plants can be used for the removal of heavy metals.
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Literature, Ondokuz Mayis University, 57000 Sinop, Turkey.
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D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002104:Cadmium / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D019684:Magnoliopsida / Q000737:chemistry*; D010860:Pigments, Biological; D014873:Water Pollutants / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*
D010860:Pigments, Biological; D014873:Water Pollutants; D002104:Cadmium