Estimation of the phytoremediation potential of Alisma plantago-aquatica L. taken from different stations during water contamination by Cu and Pb (Russia, Vologda region)

Abstract

Accumulation of Cu and Pb by Alisma plantago-aquatica L. plants under laboratory conditions on separate solutions (3 MPC) and changes in the content of heavy metals (HM) when placed on distilled water (control) were studied. The phytoremediation potential of Alisma plantago-aquatica, taken from different stations, is assessed: from conditionally clean habitat located in the middle course of Yagorba river (Cherepovets region) and from conditionally polluted habitat located on the bank of Serovka river within Cherepovets city. It is established that irrespective of what stations are taken plants of Alisma plantago-aquatica, they actively accumulate heavy metals, but plants from conditionally clean habitat accumulate more. More effective in the purification of water from heavy metals is Alisma plantago-aquatica from conditionally clean habitat. Alisma plantago-aquatica specimens from different areas are capable of excretion of Cu and Pb ions, the leaves being the most important in this. Alisma has a good phytoremediation potential and is suitable for inclusion in the composition of bioplato to clean the water of small rivers from Cu and Pb.