The accumulation of heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Co, Ni, Fe, Cu, Cr, Mn, Al, Cd)
on Morus alba L. (Akdut) leaf,
fruit and other accompanied growth things, and in soil samples collected from
five different localities such as (Suburban, City Center, Roadside,
Industrial area and Şaynahan) in Malatya was researched
in this study. First, collected leaves of the plants were separated as washed
and unwashed. Then, all the samples had been pretreated such as washing,
drying, powdering and heavy metal concentrations were analyzed in ICP-MS
device. Obtained data was compared statistically and significant differences
were determined between the regions SPSS 22 Statistical Package Program. When
we evaluate the localities in general, it is determined that the heavy metal
concentrations from the samples in beltway and industrial zone are at higher
levels. Especially from the samples in soil, it is seen that the accumulation
of heavy metals is at noteworthy levels.
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