Migration of heavy metal in the soil-plant system in the territory adjacent to the MSW landfill

Abstract

The results of analysis of the efficiency of extraction of heavy metals (HM) from contaminated soils by plant roots naturally growing in the area between the existing and closed MSW landfills are presented. The parcelling of HM between the roots and above-ground parts of the wormwood Artemísia absínthium L. and stinging nettle Urtica urens L. was analyzed. The migration coefficients of HM between the organs of the studied plants were calculated. Maximum concentration of HM in the leaves of plants was found.