Uptake and accumulation of lead by plants from the Bo Ngam lead mine area in Thailand.

• Main Authors: P. Rotkittikhun, M. Kruatrachue, R. Chaiyarat, C. Ngernsansaruay, P. Pokethitiyook, A. Paijitprapaporn, A.J.M. Baker
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. International College. Science Division.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Uptake; Accumulation; Lead; Plants; Bo Ngam lead mine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/9886
• Institution: Mahidol University

A field survey of terrestrial plants growing on Bo Ngam lead mine area, Thailand, was conducted to identify species accumulating exceptionally high concentrations of lead. Plant and soil samples were collected from five areas. Lead concentrations in surface soil ranged from 325 to 142 400 mg/kg....