Potential Efficiency of Wild Plant Species (Pluchea dioscoridis (L.) DC.) for Phytoremediation of Trace Elements on Contaminated Locations

The current study outlines the potential of wild plant species (Pluchea dioscoridis (L.) DC.) for phytoremediation trace elements (TEs) such as Pb, Cd, Zn, Mn, and Cu at various contaminated locations: an industrial area (S1); a residential with high traffic load (S2); rural (S3). Data showed that photosynthetic pigments flavonoids decreased significantly S1, which TEs accumulated concentrations. This drop in chlorophyll concentration reflects foliar damage caused by TE contamination. carotenoids/chlorophyll index (Car/Chl) ratio non-significant variations all studied spheres. High values (a/b) were also recorded leaves faced stress. translocation factors (TF); enrichment coefficient root (ECR); shoot (ECS) varied clearly among well sites, proving ability to carry out Zn. highest metal accumulation (MAI) S1. Significant positive correlations pairs Cd Pb soil versus P. tissues indicated its usefulness phytoextraction strategy these elements. management areas should be exploiting natural this plant.