What are heavy metals that can be taken up by plants

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Jonathon

4 March, 10:03

What are heavy metals that can be taken up by plants

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Armani · Answer 1

Many species of plants can absorb heavy metals: those with atomic number greater than 20.

Some are essential for plant growth. These include

Mg, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Mo

Plants can absorb other heavy metals, but we don't know their biological function. Among these are:

Co, Se, Cr, Cd, Ag, Hg, and Pb