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Evaluation of uptake rate of heavy metals by Eichhornia crassipes and Hydrilla verticillata

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Lakes, ponds, and streams are the sources of surface water, which anchorage the survival of aquatic life flora and fauna and maintain ecological balance. Due to urbanization, population explosion, and industrialization, these natural sources are getting polluted. Present paper is an attempt to evaluate the uptake rate of heavy metals namely lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), and chromium (Cr) by the macrophytes. The two macrophytes taken for the study are Eichhornia crassipes and Hydrilla verticillata. Both macrophytes have the capacity to absorb heavy metals from contaminated water. The present experimental study was conducted to compare and identify their potential to improve the water quality by removing the heavy metals. The paper critically evaluates the water-purifying capacity of submerged macrophyte (H. verticillata) and free-floating macrophyte (E. crassipes). It also evaluates the extent up to which heavy metal can be removed by macrophyte in a given period of time.

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Dixit, S., Dhote, S. Evaluation of uptake rate of heavy metals by Eichhornia crassipes and Hydrilla verticillata . Environ Monit Assess 169, 367–374 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-009-1179-z

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