5 Questions
What is the ability of certain plant species, including Indian Mustard, to accumulate heavy metals without being significantly affected called?
hyperaccumulation
What are the heavy metals that Indian Mustard is known to accumulate in high concentrations?
cadmium, lead, and other metals
What is the process of using plants to remove contaminants from soil called?
phytoremediation
What were the steps involved in the implementation of phytoremediation?
site preparation and planting Indian Mustard
What is the primary above-ground part of Indian Mustard that accumulates the heavy metals?
leaves and stems
Test your knowledge on Indian Mustard's unique ability to hyperaccumulate heavy metals in its tissues. Discover how this plant species can accumulate high concentrations of cadmium, lead, and other metals without being significantly affected. Explore the research conducted in the 1990s and the planting of Indian Mustard in contaminated soil.
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