Environmental safety monitoring of heavy metals accumulation in some species of Sambucus L.

Abstract The aim in this work was to monitor heavy metals plants of elderberry species. objective the research identify actual concentrations fruits and leaves studied need determine deviations content various parts arose because current ecological situation Belgorod’s area requires special attention. presence concentration different species vary greatly have following features. Increased magnesium observed almost all species, especially red-fruited ( Sambucus racemosa ‘ Aurea’, S. sibirica Nakai, L., Plumosa’, coreana Nakai), And its much higher than leaves. highest deviation from norm noted (2 1.5 times, respectively). Black nigra canadensis Plumosa’) a lower On other hand, copper is many times norm.