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Phytoremediation: Testing the uptake of heavy metals by different plant species<br>
This is a test bed for phytoremediation, using plants to remove heavy metals from the soil<br>
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1. the heavy metals of concern to gardeners are lead, zinc, nickel, arsenic, copper and cadmium. These metals can be toxic to plants when they accumulate to high levels in the soil.

nc136c2.jpg
This is a test bed for phytoremediation, using plants to remove heavy metals from the soil
http://www.agnet.org