Published on April 2014 | Heavy metal, Bio-remediation

In vitro Efficacy of Mycorrhizae on Heavy Metal Toxicity in Zea Mays

This study was conducted to know the efficacy of mycorrihizae on heavy metal toxicity in Zea Mays. Heavy metal toxicity is an increasing problem in agriculture due to industrialization and urbanization. The application of mycorrhizal for crops was found to be promising and useful in reducing heavy metal toxicity and enhancing nutrient uptake. The efficacy of VAM in reducing heavy metal toxicity is scantly studied and seldom exploited in heavy metal polluted soil. The present study aims at understanding the role of VAM in the reduction of heavy metal toxicity using a nitrate reductase system and the role of VAM in the alleviation, absorption, and translocation of heavy metal.