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This study assesses the total concentration of eight toxic metals As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the soil and plant of Salix purpurea samples collected from Mitrovica mining region in Kosovo. The concentration, accumulation and transfer from soil to roots, stem and leaves were assessed using bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF). The total metal content in the soil and plant was high following the trend of Zn > Pb > Ni > Cd > Cu > As > Co > Cr. The relevance between soil and accumulation of heavy metals in Salix purpurea was assessed using correlation matrix and principal components analysis. The results indicate that Salix Purpurea can be used in phytoremediation and stabilization of soil contaminated by heavy metals.
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Zabergja-Ferati, F., Mustafa, M.K. & Abazaj, F. Heavy Metal Contamination and Accumulation in Soil and Plant from Mining Area of Mitrovica, Kosovo. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 107, 537–543 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-021-03223-6
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