Accumulation and Effect of Heavy Metals on the Germination and Growth of Salsola vermiculata L. Seedlings

The influence of different concentrations heavy metals (Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn) was analyzed in the Salsola vermiculata germination pattern, seedling development, and accumulation seedlings. responses to were dissimilar. Germination only significantly reduced at Cu Zn 4000 μM but induced radicle growth lower concentrations. Without damage, species acted as a good accumulator tolerant for Cu. In seedlings, increased following two patterns: Mn an arithmetic increase content tissue, point where reached maximum; with pattern linear, which tissue directly related metal concentration medium. Compared other Chenopodiaceae halophyte species, S. seems be more is proposed phytoremediation soils contaminated by metals.