Grass Plant (Lolium L.) as a Bioindicator: Heavy Metal Content and Toxicity


Gürsoy T., Önal Karakoyun G.

ISPEC 9. International Conference on Medical&Health Sciences, Dubai, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, 15 Mayıs 2025 - 19 Ocak 2026, ss.12-13, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5281/zenodo.15620499
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Dubai
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.12-13
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

ABSTRACT

Heavy metals; they are elements that have metallic properties, have a relatively high density, and can have toxic effects even at low concentrations. In this research study, grass plants (Lolium L.) grown in two different locations were taken, their species and taxon were

determined, and some heavy metal amounts (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, P, Pb, S, Zn) were measured in fresh and dry form. The samples were fragmented (burned) by the microwave method and measurements were determined with the ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) spectrometer. The analysis results were compared among themselves and with the standards set by the World Health Organization and determinations

were made. Results have been obtained regarding environmental pollution due to industrial, transportation and humanitarian activities carried out in the locations. Heavy metal contents of plant samples include; differences have been detected due to growing in different soil conditions and the variability of microelement levels in the soil. The contribution of natural water contamination of the location to heavy metal toxicity was determined. Unlike natural

wastes, heavy metals are harmful and dangerous because they do not degrade.

Keywords: Grass Plant, Location, Heavy Metal, Environmental Pollution