Projects / Programmes
The impact of environmental pollutants on toxicity and quality of medicinal plants
Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
4.03.00 |
Biotechnical sciences |
Plant production |
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Code |
Science |
Field |
B270 |
Biomedical sciences |
Plant ecology |
Environment, pollutants, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Researchers (7)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The analysis of heavy metals (Cd, Pb) and of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in medicinal plants (drug plants), that were during their growth exposed to various degrees and sources (industry, traffic, urban environment) of pollution, is foreseen. Five "in situ" experimental locations (including the control) and glasshouse pot experiments (2 different soils with regard to pH - eutric, distric soil) are anticipated. Evaluation of toxic effects of studied medicinal plants (Echinacea purpurea L., Valeriana officinalis L., Chamomilla recutita Rausch., Plantago lanceolata L., Hypericum perforatum L.) is based on genotoxicity biological tests. The results will provide data on specific respond of the studied plant species' to environmental pollution (growth and development, accumulation of toxic elements, content of active compounds) and on environmental criteria for selection of convenient areas for sustainable production of medicinal plants.