Study of the degree of metal accumulation and toxicity of corn plants grown on heavy metals contaminated (artificially) soil

Abstract

The Aim of this research is to examine the ability of maize (Zea mays) to accumulate heavy metals and assess the bio-concentration factor (BCF) by collecting, and analyzing data on heavy metal concentrations in Zea mays. This study assessed the accumulation of three selected heavy metals; Copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and Cadmium (Cd) in soil and the corresponding Bio concentration factor (BCF) of Zea mays grown on those soils using a systematic approach.