background: lead is the oldest known toxic metal, physiologically and biologically harmful to living creatures. this study aimed to evaluate the lead accumulation in the liver and breast muscles of japanese quail (coturnix japonica) and to compare concentrations in both sexes and its effect on blood biochemical factors. methods: twenty-four young farm japanese quails (25 day old) prepared from ...

The results of analysis of soil and tree leaves samples collected from heavy traffic affected area of Agra city show that average concentration of Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, Mn and Zn ranged from 0.953.42, 3.2811.26, 2.18-4.05, 3.04-8.10, 0.91-1.42 and 2.83-5.94 ppm , respectively in soil samples. The maximum concentration of Ni (2.68ppm) and Co (4.82 ppm) was observed in the leaves of Ficus religiosa and...

Intake of excessive bromide can induce a condition termed bromism, with neurological, psychiatric, dermatological, and possibly endocrine effects. It has been suggested that intake of PB by PGW veterans may have induced symptoms of bromism, which may account for some illnesses in PGW veterans (Allan, 1997). This chapter evaluates the evidence for this hypothesis, briefly reviewing the symptoms,...

Phytoextraction is a remediation technology that uses plants to remove heavy metals from soil. The success of a phytoextraction process depends on adequate plant yield (aerial parts) and high metal concentrations in plant shoots. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the combination effects of plants [sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and canola (Brassica napus)] with soil treatments (manur...

introduction the lead is considered as one of the most toxic heavy metals in environment organizations of industrial and developing countries. therefore, refining of soil and water contaminated to this element is from most important environmental policies of this countries. lead metal is unnecessary for the body, so that trace amount in the body, indicating contamination with this element. lead...